January 2011 Whippet News

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THE WHIPPET NEWS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN WHIPPET CLUB JANUARY 2011
AWC OFFICERS
President.... ............................................ Russell McFadden 505-753-6782 APPLICATIONS FOR AWC MEMBERSHIP
Vice President.... .................................... Connie Brunkow 217-431-8972
Treasurer... ............................................ .David Samuelson 651-454-4174 � Angela Grace Bass, 3920 Riverbend Dr., Louisville,
Secretary .......................................................... Cindy Scott 719-594-9974
TN 37777 [email protected] Endorsers: Scot
................................. 3655 Cragwood Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Board of Directors: Northern, Marina Caro
Class of 2011……….Lisa Costello, Donna Lynch, Cindy Scott � Cecil Robert Brown, 3920 Riverbend Dr., Louisville, TN
Class of 2012: ….Connie Brunkow, Russ McFadden, Kay Nierengarten 37777 865-983-3454 [email protected] Endorsers:
Class of 2013:…….Henry Heil, Christine Hopperstad, David Samuelson Scot Northern, Marina Caro

AKC DELEGATE.… ............................ …..Donna Lynch 508-636-0705 � Sharron Lane, 201 Neptune Dr., Hendersonville
ASFA DELEGATE:…………………………... CJ Foxx 303-424-5144 TN 37075 615-418-7216 [email protected]

AWC COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Endorsers: Susanne Hughes, Lisa Costello
Archives ......................................................... Bo Bengtson 805-646-3151
Health. ................ Drs. Connie Austin, Connie Brunkow, Lisa Costello
Futurity .......................................................... Kathy Slater 618-585-4677 COMMENTS regarding applicants may be sent to AWC Membership Chair
Judge’s Education .................................. Mary Dukes [email protected] Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN 55779, or emailed to:
[email protected] and should be sent no later than 30 days after the
Membership .......................................... Kay Nierengarten 218-729-8003
applicant has been published in the WN.
Parade of Honors ............................ Alice VandenBussche 315-945-2672
Performance Events ............................... Dr. Lisa Costello 815-695-1930
ROM Program .................................................. Gail Boyd, 919-362-4427
WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS
Show ................................................................ Cindy Scott 719-594-9974
Top Twenty ............................................ Linda Waggoner 541-347-2171 Debbie Danner, Columbia, Missouri; Elizabeth Fedde, Lin-
Versatility .................................................. John Heffernan 413-369-4399 coln, Nebraska; Robert Hutchinson, Waukesha, Wisconsin
INDEPENDENT WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS: WELCOME BACK:
Whippet Health Foundation ............... Mary Beth Arthur 414-355-4776
David & Shirley Cassell, Snohomish, Washington; Donna
Whippet Rescue, WRAP ............. Dr. Barbara Henderson 301-490-6598
Miner, Coventry, Connecticut; Patricia Shiley, Walla Walla,
Applications for AWC membership may be obtained either on request from
Washingon; Shawn Westbrook, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Membership Chair Kay Nierengarten, 5654 Chalstrom Dr., Saginaw, MN
55779, or emailed to [email protected] LAST ISSUE, TIME TO RENEW
Leigh Ann Bauer, Cynthia Gredys, Mary Hawemann, Cora
AWC website: www.americanwhippetclub.net
Mackey, Barbara Reilly, Jocelyn Sturm, Patricia Younger
Breeder Referrals: Mary Downing [email protected]

THE WHIPPET NEWS
Newsletter Editor ................... Christine Hopperstad, 130 34th Ave. E.,
Dear Readers,
Seattle, WA 98112 206-322-5872 [email protected]
Assoc. Editor ……………….Kirsten Hopperstad, [email protected] As many of you know, Barbara Wayne underwent major
Annual Editor ............................ Wendy Clark, 5088 Breckenhurst Dr., surgery soon after Christmas and will be undergoing treat-
Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-0124 [email protected]
ment over the next few weeks. She’s resting at home but

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hope that she will be back in time for the National specialty,
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body hasn’t already updated their address book, my email
The American Whippet Club and The Whippet News assume no responsibility for
address has changed to [email protected]
statements or claims made in the letters to the editor or advertisements that appear
in its publications.
President’s Message
National Show Chair Cindy Scott

719-594-9974 [email protected]
Even though it will be well into January by the time
Eastern Harriett Lee 434-295-4525
you read this, I want to wish everyone a healthy, prosperous
[email protected]
Midwest Pat Richey 330/806-6945 and happy new year.
[email protected] The 2011 National Specialty is less than three months
N. Central David Samuelson away. Please don’t forget to make reservations or to send a
651-454- 4174 [email protected] trophy donation if you are so inclined to do so. Complete infor-
S. Central Kathy Rasmussen mation on the host hotel and trophies is elsewhere in the
913-681-8929 [email protected]
newsletter.
Southern David Howton 770-345-2120
Speaking of the National, congratulations to Dr. Connie
[email protected]
Brunkow on being elected from a strong slate of very worthy
Western Pam Magette, 562-598-8717
individuals to judge the 2012 National in Ohio.
[email protected]
The Nominating Committee has proposed a slate of six
AWC SHOW CALENDAR individuals for the upcoming Board election of the Class of
The Eastern Specialty is moving to March, 2011 with the 2014. If you paid your dues for this year by January 1st you will
Celtic Cluster in York, Pa. There will be five days: Wednes- be able to vote for up to three of those individuals in the elec-
day, March 16 Judge Mr. Whitney Coombs; Thursday, tion. The names of any members who may be duly nominated
March 17 Judge Ms. Carol Esterkin; Friday, March 18,
by five members in good standing will be included on the final
Philadelphia Area Whippet Ass’n Support, Sweeps - Lelia D.
slate sent to the membership next month.
Anichini, Breed Iva Kimmelman; Saturday, March 19,
If you have had difficulty connecting to the AWC web-
Eastern Specialty, Sweeps Diane Arner-Motzkus, Breed
site recently it may have been because it is in the process of
Mrs. Cindy Scott; Sunday, March 20, Judge Ms. Anne
O'Reilly. Superintendent www.raudogshows.com undergoing some changes. Donna Lynch has volunteered to
AWC 2011 National Specialty, 4/2/11—4/9/11 Lexing- oversee this process with hopes of a cleaner looking and easier
ton, Kentucky, Breed Judge Harriett Nash Lee (Winsmith) to navigate site. Please bear with those involved while these
http://www.awc2011.com changes are being made because there may be times when the
AWC Support Show with Huntingdon Valley KC on site is not fully accessible.
June 4, 2011 at the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Last month the Board had the regrettable task of act-
Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown,PA. Breed Judge Barbara
ing as the Hearing Committee for charges brought against a
Rupert, no sweepstakes.
member for conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the
Western Specialty July 29, 2011 Breed judge Thomas
Munch (Flic Flac Whippets, Germany), Sweeps judge Kathy breed. We determined the charges were valid and suspended
Rasmussen (Harmony)Midwest Specialty weekend: the member from the club for a six month period. If this mem-
Thursday, August 4, Judge Judy Lowther; Friday, August ber decides to renew their membership the final determination
5, Judge William Shelton, Puppy & Veteran Sweeps Judge of their fate as a member of the club will be put to a vote of
Rhonda Gold. Saturday, August 6, Midwest Specialty, the members present at the annual meeting in Kentucky.
Judge Russell McFadden; Sunday, August 7, Judge Kent
Speaking of members on a much more positive note,
Delaney. Hospitality will be on Saturday along with our
the Board recently acted on the applications of ten individuals.
super raffle, followed by the annual Scooper Bowl event.
I would like to welcome Lynn Baker, Jennifer Brisbois, Susan
OTHER WHIPPET EVENTS Crosby, Lori Mauger, Sara New, Linda Ohl, Leah Perry, Denise
Greater San Diego Whippet Association Sisneroz, Jennifer Smith, and Carol Zienert as the newest
Designated Specialty within the Inland Empire Hound Club members of the AWC.
of Southern California Show, Friday, January 7, 2011, Em- Take care and have fun with your Whippets.
pire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA. Sweeps Judge - Mary Dukes Russell
(DELACREME), Breed Judge Kathy Forbes (SKYLINE Bea-
gles). Kennel Club of Palm Springs shows follow: Satur-
day, Breed Judge Robert L. Robinson; Sunday, Breed SECRETARY’S REPORT

Judge Donna Francis

The Nominating Committee has provided the slate for the
class of 2014. The nominees are Scot Northern, Jean
Schroeder and Lori Lawrence, incumbents running for office
AWC Board of Directors
President Russ McFadden...505-753-6782 [email protected] again are Lisa Costello, Cindy Scott and Donna Lynch.
Vice President Connie Brunkow...217-431-8972 [email protected] The AWC bylaws state — Additional nominations of eligi-
Secretary Cindy Scott…719-594-9974 [email protected] ble members may be made by written petition addressed to
Treasurer David Samuelson...651-454-4174 [email protected]
the Secretary and received at his regular address on or be-
Board Members:
Lisa Costello...815-695-1930 [email protected] fore February 15th, signed by five members and accompa-
Henry Heil...619-445-1777 [email protected] nied by the written acceptance of each such additional
Christine Hopperstad...206-322-5872 [email protected] nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate.
Donna Lynch...508-636-0705 [email protected]

Kay Nierengarten…218-729-8003 [email protected] Cindy Scott

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AWC National 2011
FUTURITY REPORT

Would you believe that the National starts in less
As I reported last month, Mr. Calvin Perry will be judging the 2011
than 3 months? The website is up to date and has
Futurity in Lexington, Kentucky, not Louisville as I wrote last
tons of information out there plus we have PayPal
month. Sorry for the confusion.
set up for almost everything.

The National will be here before we know it! The 2011 Futurity will
Once again we will be using the fantastic pottery
be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Futurity entries must also be
of High Horse Farm, Amy Romaniec. In Atlanta
entered in a Regular Class, per a vote by the General Member-
she added peaches and this year she will be add-
ship in 2006. Enter Futurity as an Additional Class and put the
ing horses. We rely heavily on support from the age division in the Additional Class blank. Entry into the Futurity
Whippet community for trophies and this year is no Class is considered the individual nomination for that puppy.
exception. I know the economy has affected all of Class divisions for Futurity are different than regular classes. The
us but anything you can contribute is greatly ap- divisions are as follows: 6 months & under 8 months, 8 months &
preciated. under 10 months, 10 months & under 12 months, 12 months &
under 14 months and 14 months & under 18 months. Contact me
Our ASFA trial will be the official event for coursing if you have questions about this.
at the National and to sponsor a flight (we are ex-
pecting around 15 including Open, FCh and Veter- Don’t forget, all puppies are not eligible for the Futurity. Only pup-
ans). If you would like to sponsor a flight it will be pies out of litters nominated by the breeder are eligible for the Fu-
turity. The 2011 Futurity dates range from 10/21/09 to 10/5/10.
$85 for 1st thru NBQ. For any and all donations

you can send a check made out to the AWC to Jan
As always, I will acknowledge receipt of all nominations and if you
Swayze-Curry at 205 Elbert Frankum Rd. Colum-
need help or have some unusual circumstances, give me a call,
bia, KY 42728 or you can go to www.awc2011.com
but please not after 9 p.m. Central Time. Best of luck with your
<http://www.awc2011.com/> and donate thru
puppies!
PayPal.

Kathy Slater, Futurity Chairman
Also, there is only one raffle this year and the pro-
[email protected]
ceeds will be split between AWC, WRAP and the
241 Prairietown Rd., Dorsey, IL 62021
Whippet Health Foundation. If you have some-
618-585-4677
thing to donate for the raffle, please contact Mary
Alderman at [email protected] and
either send the items to her or bring them to the
National with you. AWC Top Twenty
January 1 to December 31, 2010
THANK YOU!!! in alphabetical order
Cindy Scott, National Showchairman
Ch. Andauer Porsche Carrera GT
GCh. Ch. Ableaim Patent Pending SC
GCh. Ch. Bo-Bett’s Speed Demon
GCh. Ch. Bohem Bianca Of Jubilee
NATIONAL BALLOTING RESULTS
GCh. Ch. Counterpoint Painted By Bohem

GCh. Ch. Cove Creek Minuette
I'm pleased to announce that Dr. Connie
GCh. Ch. Emerald’s A Thief In The Night JC
Brunkow (Fallowfield) will be the judge for the
GCh. Ch. Festiva’s Lucy Is Fashionably Late JC
2012 National to be held at the Sawmill Creek
GCh. Ch. Harmony’s Van Gogh
Resort in Huron, Ohio.
GCh. Ch. Kamada’s Happy Hour

GCh. Ch. Kamada’s Instant Millioniare
Results of the 2012 National vote are below,
GCh. Ch. Karasar’s Par Excellence
there were 317 ballots returned.
GCh. Ch. Krislyn Debmar Buckle Bunny

GCh. Ch. Nysa Hill Serendipity
#1 118 votes Dr. Connie Brunkow
GCh. Ch. Snow Cap’s Patent Leather
#2 93 votes David Samuelson
GCh. Ch. Snow Hill Onyx at Stoneledge SC
#3 82 votes Donna Lynch
GCh. Ch. Sonsteby’s In A Pickle
#4 80 votes Lori Nelson GCh. Ch. Sporting Fields Bahama Sands*
#5 78 votes Tracy Hite Ch. Sporting Fields Tiger Lily
GCh. Ch. Starline’s Chanel
GCh. Ch. Windborn N Oxford Twilight At Starline
Cindy Scott
GCh. Ch. Winway Redford With A Splash
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merican W hippet Club National S 2011 NaCtaiotanlaolg Sspecialty
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25th eciatly $20.00 Pre-Show
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Lexington, Kentucky * April 201 $25.00 At The Show
Catalog pre-orders must be received by MARCH 17, 2011.
Make checks payable
Name __________________________________________________________
to:
Address _________________________________________________________ AWC 2011
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________ and mail to
Phone(s) ________________________________________________________ Denise Tatro
10301 Brangus Dr.
E-mail Address ___________________________________________________
Crowley, Texas 76036
Show Pickup ______ Please Ship (Add $7.00 to above prices) _______
or through PayPal
Quantity ______ Total Amount $ ______________ on the website
www.AWC2011.com
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25th American Whippet Club National Specialty
April 2nd thru 1oth 2011
Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington, Kentucky

Trophy Information
We still have a few classes and Special prizes available.
You can also donate to the General Fund.
Please specify which part of the National that you want to sponsor.

Performance
Agility, Coursing, Racing, Rally, Obedience, Triathlon or Versatility
A class (1st thru 4th) is $65.00 or you can contribute to the general fund.
Coursing flights are $85.00 for 1st through 5th
AKC Breeder or Kennel Stake 1st Place $30.00
PLEASE SPECIFY ASFA OR AKC

National Specialty Regular Classes
We still have the following classes and awards available:
Select Dog $125.00
AOM $85.00
Classes $65.00 per class, 1st thru 4th placements
American Bred dogs and bitches
Amateur Owner Handler dogs and bitches
12 to 18 dogs
Non Regular classes
Best Puppy $125.00
Best Bred by Exhibitor $125.00
Racing dogs & bitches
Lure Coursing dogs & bitches
Stud Dog & Brood Bitch
Brace & Team

Junior Showmanship
Novice Junior, Intermediate Senior
Open Senior

Of course your donations to the general fund are always greatly appreciated!!

Please make checks payable to AWC2011 and mail to :
Jan Swayze Curry Trophy Chair
205 Elbert Frankum Rd., Columbia, KY 42728
Call for information: Home: 270-378-4699 Cell 270-250-3199
YOU CAN ALSO GO TO THE AWC2011 WEB SITE AND USE PAYPAL

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU HAVE
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Lindy 1989 - 2008
25th American Whippet Club National Specialty

Tentative Schedule

Friday evening, April 1 -- welcome workers
Madison County Fairgrounds-- pot luck at pavilion
AKC stakes split

Saturday, April 2—National Specialty Agility Trial competition Sharonville, OH
AKC Lure Coursing Trial — roll call 6:30 am, Madison County Fairgrounds
Saturday night, April 2 Madison County Fairgrounds
barbecue dinner for field trial folks on site after AKC ribbon ceremony
ASFA stake split
tickets for food TBA
Steve Curry Field Trial Chair for both trials
205 Elbert Frankum Rd. Columbia, KY 42728
[email protected]
Reservations for barbeque after January 1st please

Sunday, April 3—National Specialty ASFA Lure Coursing Trial
roll call 6:30 am Madison County Fairgrounds
Sunday, April 3 Agility trial competition in Sharonville, OH
Sunday, hotel after 3 pm, vendors set up
Sunday, hotel after 3 pm, CGC testing
Sunday afternoon after ribbon ceremony
There will be prizes for workers who stay to clean up and pack up field trial

Sunday night, April 3, 6 pm
early bag pick up in main ball room
come and give us a hand putting the room together
or help in one of many other exciting areas and get your bag early!

Monday, April 4
Whippet Health Foundation
AWC Cardiac clinics Monday thru Friday in rooms adjacent to ballroom
We need volunteers for the table in lobby to distribute welcome materials etc.
Obedience competition begins, Rally competition in the afternoon, time is TBA
contact Jan Curry at [email protected]
Triathlon conformation judging

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Tuesday, April 5
Overflow Obedience
Presentation of Triathlon and Versatility competition Top 10
prior to the start of Futurity judging.
BAER testing
Futurity
CGC testing
Tuesday evening Blue Grass Pavilion
Welcome party, Whippet Idol strikes again!!
plus the Kentucky Hat Society secret drive by shooting!

Wednesday, April 6
Dog judging begins
CERF testing 9-5
Wednesday evening stud dog/brood bitch
brace and team classes
Veterans Sweeps
wine and cheese

Thursday, April 7
AWC Annual Meeting
7:30 am to 9:30 am, Quorum check in: Yes, you can attend in your pajamas!
10 am Bitch judging begins
Thursday evening Top 20

Friday, April 8
Bitch judging continues
Friday golf tournament Marriott Griffin Gate Resort
Veteran dogs and bitches/Lure Coursing dogs and bitches/ Race dogs and bitches
Parade of Rescues
Parade of Honors
Altered classes
close down health rooms

Saturday, April 9
WRA racing Madison County Fairgrounds
Jr. Showmanship competition
Best Puppy
Best Bred By Exhibitor
Best Veteran
Best Performance (Wistwind Memorial)
After the conclusion of judging, prizes will be offered for helping with
the breakdown and packaging of the ballroom to get ready for the banquet.
Please stop and help!!
Vendors need to break down before 5 pm
6:30 pm cocktails and 7:30 pm Annual Awards Banquet
Silent auction tables for all regions
Carol Curry Education Scholarship Silent Auction
Silent Auction AWC

Sunday am
WRA racing Madison County Fairgrounds
For those who dare, help close down ball room & grooming rooms,
pack up remainder of stuff and go home!!!!
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WHIPPET HEALTH FOUNDATION funding a Research project for Whippets. Dr. Ken-
neth Latimer will be the WHF Study Coordinator.
REPORT
See below for edited project details.
January 2011

RESEARCH PROJECT: Determination of refer-
Happy New Year! There are several exciting and im-
ence ranges for healthy Whippets using the
portant things to inform you about. The first is a
Michigan State University Diagnostic Center
book signing get together including book sales of Bo
for Population and Animal Health (MSU-
Bengtson’s new book to benefit the WHF; second is a
DCPAH) thyroid profile.
WHF funded thyroid study to establish normal values;

the third is pre-breeding screening recommendations;
Background: There is a growing body of data
fourth is microchipping that will be available during
showing that Greyhounds and Salukis have some
the week of the National.
thyroid hormone values that are lower than estab-

lished reference ranges. The Whippet Health
BOOK SALES AND SIGNING GET TOGETHER Foundation, Inc. is funding a study to determine
normal Whippet thyroid values. Dr. Mary Dee Sist
The Whippet Health Foundation is pleased to be able was contacted to give them advice on how best to
to offer the The Whippet by Bo Bengtson to the proceed. Her work and experience with Salukis
fancy. We have an exclusive arrangement with could be applicable to another sighthound breed.
the author to personalize and autograph your
copy of the book at no additional charge. This Purpose: To determine a reference range for con-
feature is not available anywhere except from centrations of thyroid hormones in Whippets using
the WHF. Purchasing this book from the WHF the MSU-DCPAH thyroid profile (including both free
will also help support the important programs T4 by dialysis and the two-step free T4 assay).
funded by the foundation.
Benefit to DCPAH and Whippet Health Foundation,
This book also features an added in-depth health Inc.: Reference ranges for some thyroid hormones
chapter written by Lisa Costello, DVM, MS and special
in selected sighthounds have been found to be
contributions about the multi-purpose Whippet by Lisa
lower than in other breeds of dogs. The proposed
Costello (U.S.) and Gay Robertson (U.K.).
study will aid in seeing if a breed variation exists

and finding accurate criterion for the diagnosis of
The cost of this beautiful book is $39.95 plus ship-
thyroid disease in Whippets. Assays (including
ping. To order your autographed copy go to
both FT4 by dialysis and two-step) will be per-
http://www.whippethealth.org/
formed, provided that all of the samples can be
TheWhippetBookInfo.html
analyzed in one batch. It would also be invaluable

to have a pool of samples from healthy dogs to
Bo’s book will also be available for sale through the
compare the free T4 results by different assays.
Whippet Health Foundation at the AWC National Spe-

cialty in Lexington, Kentucky in April. Look for up-
Personnel responsible:
coming details on a book signing get together with

author Bo Bengtson and contributor Lisa Costello,
Whippet Health Foundation, Inc.
DVM. You can purchase your book and get it auto-
1. Funding of project
graphed on the spot. We are grateful for Bo
2. Arranging for collection of samples
Bengtson’s support of the WHF.
3. Assurance of proper sample handling and data

recording
THYROID STUDY
4. Shipment of samples and forms with health his-

tories to Dr. Sist at DCPAH
The Whippet Health Foundation, Inc. in conjunction
5. Assure that at least 100 samples are obtained
with Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for
from healthy Whippets
Population and Animal Health (MSU-DCPAH), will be

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Dr. MaryDee Sist (via DCPAH) tion results from the Whippet Health Foundation da-
1. Centrifugation and harvesting serum from sam- tabase, the echocardiogram, BAER, thyroid and hip
ples results must be sent in to OFA (Orthopedic Founda-
2. Properly identifying and storing the samples until tion for Animals). These will then be automatically
assays are performed viewable on your dogs individual page within the
4. Transfer of samples to Ms. Beyerlein for analy- WHF database.

ses
5. Assure that samples are analyzed in a timely Required:
� The whippet must be in the Whippet Health
manner and data disseminated to the Foundation
Foundation database
and owners of the dogs. Interpretation of individual
� CERF (yearly)
dog results will be included after the analysis of the
� Echocardiogram by a board certified cardiolo-
data is complete.
gist (yearly)

� BAER (once)
DCPAH

1. Analyze samples in timely manner and deliver
the data to Dr. Sist Recommended:
2. Write up summary and conclusions for publica- � Thyroid testing by an approved lab (every
tion in a Whippet publication other year)
� Myostatin Deficiency Test (once)

� OFA Hips OR PennHIP evaluation (once)
Blood samples will be drawn during the week of the

AWC National Specialty in Lexington, Kentucky. For
We strongly encourage Whippet owners to submit
a Whippet to be in the study it is important is that it
test results to the Whippet Health Foundation open
not be on any medication that could influence thy-
database at www.whippethealth.org. It is our hope
roid function, not have any significant illness and
that the WHF database becomes the most used re-
not have any signs that could be associated with
source for Whippet owners searching for Whippet
hypothyroidism. The owner will need to complete
health records and information.
a form with information on the Whippet and will be

receive the results of their dog’s results.
MICROCHIPPING AT THE WHF HEALTH

CLINICS
PRE-BREEDING HEALTH TESTING RECOM-

MENDATIONS Microchipping will be available at the WHF health
clinics in Lexington, Kentucky. Look for details in the
The WHF has approved the following pre- next issue of the Whippet News.
breeding screening recommendations for Whip- It is a great opportunity to get your Whippets health
pet breeders. These recommendations are tested at the AWC National Specialty this year.
Owners have been outstanding in making these test
posted on the WHF website
results available to the WHF Open Database. Doing
www.whippethealth.org
so enables breeders to make informed decisions

about breedings to avoid doubling up on a health is-
PRE-BREEDING SCREENING
sue. We will need volunteers to help conduct the

health clinics and ask for your help. Look for de-
The following pre-breeding health screenings have
tails in the next issue of the Whippet News.
been recommended by the Whippet Health Founda-

tion (WHF) and accepted by the American Whippet
Thank you to everyone for supporting the WHF
Club. These tests have been accepted by the Ca-
nine Health Information Center (CHIC) for whippets
to acquire CHIC certification. In addition, your Whip- Mary Beth Arthur
pet must be recorded in the WHF open database. Whippet Health Foundation
Obtaining a CHIC number is an option for owners. www.whippethealth.org
Because CHIC will not accept direct test or certifica-
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