2002 Whippet National Top Twenty

2002 AWC National Specialty

Whippet Top Twenty

Top Twenty Event

Awards for the current participants...

A Custom
Sterling Silver Medallion
of a standing Whippet

(Created by Edwina Tally Pacifica , CA )

A Blue and Gold Rosette embossed
with the participant's name

Award for exhibition previous winners...

A Gold Rosette embossed with the
past winner's name

Awards for all contenders and past

winners...

Soft Toys in a Basket
Donated by Deborah Bahm (DEBMAR)
in Memory of "Dolly",
Multiple BIS AM/BAH Ch. Chelsea Satin Doll, LCM

Rosettes made possible through a donation by:

SIGHTHOUND REVIEW

Top Twenty Event

past Winners

2001

Ch. Chelsea Dangerous Beauty

Owner: Joan Damon

Description: 20" red & white dog

DOB: January 9, 1998

Sire: Ch. Chelsea Gold Rush Of Keynote, SC

Dam: Sage Simply Outrageous

2000

Ch. Spring Fever de Sud

Owner: Katharine S. Armato & John Lopez, DVM

Description: 22" fawn brindle & white dog DOB: June 14, 1997

Sire: Ch. Sporting Fields Jazz Fest, SC

Dam: Ch. Harlot's Halo de Sud

1999

Ch. Shoreview's The Rose

Owner: Joan G. Damon

Description: 20W brindle & white bitch DOB: February 27, 1995

Sire: Ch. Shasta Midnight Star

Dam: Ch. Bo-Bett's Luscious Lauren

1998

Ch. O'Run Gustav Nordic Wind, SC, FCh

Owners: Karin Buck & Cynthia Owens

Description: 21W fawn & white dog DOB: March 5, 1995

Sire: Ch. Barchet Singular Sensation Dam: Ch. Bar'o's Cachet of Bo-Bett, FCh

1997

Ch. Kezo's Seafoam Florescence, JC

Owners: Bob & Barbara Nyby

Description: 19 1/2" brindle & white bitch DOB: May 14, 1989

Sire: Ch. High Flyer Mach One

Dam: Ch. Mojave Kahlua

1996

Ch. Debmar's Lady in Lace, JC

Owners: Deborah Bahm & Kathie Dixon

Description: 21" white & brindle bitch DOB: December 14, 1992

Sire: Ch. Alerek's Celebrity

Dam: Ch. Halcyon Kinship

1995

Ch. LamBay's Spice'N Castlecrest

Owners: Ron & Linda Waggoner

Description: 20W fawn brindle & white bitch DOB: October 20, 1991

Sire: Ch. Starline's Reign On

Dam: Ch. Starline's Ginger O'Maddie

1994

Ch. Sporting Field's Kinsman

Owners: Mrs. James E. Butt & Dionne E. Butt

Description: 20 3/4" red fawn & white dog DOB: February 23, 1989

Sire: Ch. Sporting Field's Strider

Dam: Shilo's Avia of Sporting Fields

1993

Ch. Prophecy's Promises Promises

Owners: Marlene & Frank Slowinski Description: 19 1/2" white & brindle bitch

DOB: November 6, 1988

Sire: Ch. Shilo's Satisfaction Gar N'Teed Dam: Morshor's Calypso

1992

Ch. Willcare's Aged in Wood

Owner: Claire A. Newcombe

Description: 20 1/4" fawn brindle & white bitch DOB: February 22, 1990

Sire: Ch. Willcare's Believe You Me, CD Dam: Ringmaster's Reggae

1991

Ch. Rafina Fairlights Emily

Owner: Jo Rufing

Description: 20 1/2" gray brindle & white bitch DOB: June 28, 1988 — February 13, 1999

Sire: Ch. Delacreme de la Renta, ROMX Dam: Ch. Rafina Bunny Hop, ROMX

1990

Ch. Saxon Shore Flashback

Owner: Mrs. Alan Robson

Description: 18%" brindle & white bitch DOB: September 5, 1987

Sire: Ch. Delacreme de la Renta, ROMX Dam: Ch. Saxon Shore Flash Dance, ROMX

My original breed was Basset Hounds and I got started with them back in 1966. They were primarily owner-handled under the Kennel name of Cherry Hills Basset

Hounds.

I later went on to have Afghan Hound, Black & Tan Coonhound, Bloodhound, Dachshund, Irish Wolfhound, Norwegian Elkhound, and Border Terrier. At this time I currently own and show Norwegian Elkhounds.

I submitted my first application for judging in 1973 for Basset Hounds and Jr. Showmanship. Currently I am approved to judge all the hound breeds, the Hound Group, Best In Show and Jr. Showmanship.

I was raised in an environment where we always had a variety of pets. Through the years we had rabbits, ducks, chickens, hamsters, birds, even a de-scented skunk, and always dogs. We had purebreds — mostly Boston Terriers but also a Welsh Terrier and a Miniature Poodle along the way — and we had mixed breeds, but from the time I can first remember we always had dogs. So it was no great surprise when my sister and I became interested in show dogs and dog shows. She got her first Saluki in 1971 at the same time I got my first Afghan Hound. In 1973, we got littermate Whippet puppies and the rest, as is said, is history.

Gemini (A Touch Of Tonto) ultimately could not be shown in the conformation ring so while I waited for a puppy that I could show in conformation we worked with obedience training. He gained his Companion Dog title in three straight trials in 1974. In 1975 I purchased a puppy bitch from some friends in Albuquerque. This little girl (Ch. Mystic Nimue, F. Ch.) became my first conformation champion, my first ASFA Field Champion, and my foundation bitch. From her only litter came my first two home bred champions and my first Whippets registered using the Timbre/prefix. I've been very lucky through the years to have garnered some success with a very limited breeding program. My greatest thrill as a breeder being winning Winners Bitch from the Bred By Exhibitor class with one of my girls at the 1995 AWC National.

I applied to the AKC for approval to judge Whippets and Afghan Hounds in 1987 and judged my first show in the Spring of 1988. Since then I've been approved for 14 other hound breeds. Over the years I've enjoyed the opportunity to judge Whippets at both specialty shows and all-breed shows all over this country as well as in Canada and Australia.

As a second generation dog person I have been involved in purebred dogs since childhood. My parents were top professional handlers in Canada for many years and have retired from handling dogs and have moved on to become dog judges. They are also very successful breeders of Shih Tzu and Lakeland Terriers under the kennel name of Wenrick.

I have enjoyed all aspects of the purebred dog game. I was Canada's National Junior Handling Champion on two occasions and represented Canada at the World Championships at Crufts. As a junior I fell in love with Whippets and spent an enjoyable summer with Debbie Butt of Sportingfield fame and obtained my first Whippet from her. As a breeder of Whippets using the prefix "Wenrick", I have had the opportunity to produce many outstanding Champions in Canada, the United States , Brazil and Italy.

Currently I am successfully pursuing a career as a professional dog handler and I am applying to become an AKC licensed handler. I have attended dog shows in many countries and have gained a great deal of knowledge and experience for my "young years".

It is an honor to have been invited to judge at the Top 20 Invitational at this years National and I look forward to having my hands on these exceptional Whippets.

Top Twenty Event Committee

Committee:

Charles Roberts, OR (chair)

Mary Dukes, CA

Cindy Scott, CO (AWC board liason) (co-chair)

Sub-Committee:

Lorelei Bacchus, CA

Deborah Bahm, LA

Debbie Davenport, IL

Patricia Curran, CA

James Farrell, PA

David Gibbons, OH

Sue Hartwig, CA

Kerri Kuper, FL

Joe Light, FL

Claire Newcombe, FL

Margaret Newcombe, FL

Kim Otero, CA Tom Quinn, MI

Karen Rockwell, OH

Kelly Randolph, CA

Katie Rudolph, CA

Barbara Smith, OR

Sally Smith, CO

Jan Swayze, GA

Kathleen Thomas, NV

Barbara Wayne, OH

2002 Regional Contact:

Kenneth Wheeler, VA

Jeanne Williams, NV

Cindy Scott, Show Chairperson

Catalog Cover Art: Kim Otero

Catalog Production: Susan Burt/TWG

Statistician: Doris Bandoian

Note: AWC assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of rankings or placements attributed by their owners to the dogs listed in this catalog.

2002 Supporters

Platinum

Peggy Newcombe - Pennyworth Knls
Doris B andoi an - Vandor
Charles Roberts - Strebor
Barbara Nyby - Red Cloud
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Willis

Gold

Barbara L. Henderson, V.M.D. – Whippoorwill
Bo Bengtson - Bohem
Joan Damon - Poppy Hills

Silver

Mona Maytag - Ampersand
Joe & Suzi Fosnot & Susan Vernon
Kathy Armato - deSud
Alice VandenBussche
John Lopez

Bronze

Karen Mlynar
Debbie Davenport – Kamada
Alice VandenBussche
Mary Jean & Ed Odron – Hounds of Majeod
Harriet Vincent - Cottonwood
Jan Schmidt
Barbara J. & Ray S Parsons - Raybar's
Sue & Ernie Carbajal - Coreymore

Pewter

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Barthelette
Martin Wilson
Dianne Reimer
Karen Roberson
Phoebe Booth
CJ Foxx Bertrang
Tom Quinn - RingSide Whippets & Basset Hounds

I want to Thank those who contribute to the Top 20 after this catalog went to print. Without your support, this event would not happen.

Top Twenty Event

Official Rules and Regulations

Purpose:

The Top Twenty event has been initiated to encourage the exhibition of Whippets in the breed competition. Each event will be part of the AWC National Specialty and will serve a variety of purposes in educating judges, exhibitors, breeders and fanciers and will offer all an opportunity to view the Cream of the Crop competing together in one ring. The competition will also promote discussions of the standard which encourages the exchange of ideas and will provide a showcase for those Whippets with the most outstanding records in breed competition.

Eligibility:

The T op Twenty standings are based on show results January — December from the year preceding the National Specialty as published on the AKC official website. Dogs will be awarded 1 point for each dog defeated in breed competition only. Once the final statistics have been obtained from the AKC official website, the Top Twenty Whippets will be invited to participate at the event the following April at the AWC National Specialty.
Excluded in the event in subsequent years will be any previous winners. They may attend and be presented for Exhibition. If the final Top Twenty standings include a previous winner or winners, the Top Twenty Whippets with the highest point totals that have not won any previous Top Twenty Event are invited to participate. Previous winners will be noted in the standings. Dogs owned, co-owned and/or handled by the event chairperson are ineligible for competition.

Judges:

1. Three judges with no affiliation to any of the Top Twenty participants will be selected, one from each of the following categories:

A. Breeder —Anestablished Whippet breeder who has been breeding for at least five years or who has produced at least five Champions of Record as published by the AKC Awards Gazette.

B. AKC — Licensed Hound Group Judge –A licensed judge approved to judge the entire hound group.

C. Handler (past or present) — A professional handler meeting the requirements for membership in a Professional Handler's organization (though not necessarily a member). Must have at least five year's experience with Whippets.

2. The names of those selected to judge will be kept confidential until the day of the event.

Scoring:

1. Each judge will individually evaluate each participating Whippet. Each judge receives an official score sheet for each participant. On the official score sheet, each judge will score the participant on conformation to the standard, movement, and overall presentation. These scores are turned into their respective ring steward at the end of each participant evaluation. The ring stewards turn the score sheets over to the Top Twenty chairperson.

2. On the day of the Awards Banquet, the Auditing Committee, consisting of the Top Twenty chairperson and stewards, will tabulate and total the scores for each dog. The Top 5 choices from each judge will be placed in order, l through 5 th, on official scorecards. Scoring will be as follows: 1 st place = 100 points; 2 nd place = 80 points; 3 rd place = 70 points; 4 th place = 60 points; and 5 th place = 50 points.

A. The scores for each dog from each of the three judges will be added together and divided by three to determine each dog's average score.

B. In the event of a tie, the Auditing Committee will determine the winner by each dog's placement on the scorecard of the "call" judge. The "call" judge will be the Breeder judge. Of the dogs involved in the tie, the dog placing highest on the "call" judge's card will be declared the winner.

Awards:

1. The results of the event will not be announced immediately after the competition but rather will be kept confidential until the Awards Banquet.

2. At the Awards Banquet, the dog with the highest average score will be declared the winner of the Top Twenty Event.

Presenting

the

2002 Top Twenty

2001 AKC Show Date January — December

	Name of Dog	Sex BOB Points
1.	Ch. Allerei's Shannon JC	B	92	2330
2.	Ch. Chelsea Dangerous Beauty ***	B	77	1664
3.	Ch. Chelsea Made You Look Of Sage, JC	D	96	1500
4.	Ch. Watch Me True At First Light	B	78	1040
5.	Ch. Snowcap Wildcard Goodfellow	D	47	1003
6.	Ch. Karasar's Reminiscent	B	55	875
7.	Ch. Starline's Masterpiece	D	34	562
8.	Ch. Shamasan Flame 'N Queen, JC	B	29	553
9.	Ch. Sportingflds Forever And Ever	B	24	523
10.	Ch. Ampersand Tornadowatch Kinln	B	38	510
11.	DC Sporting Field's Winsome Won MC	B	1	507
12.	Ch. Kamada's Million Dollar Baby	B	21	444
13.	Ch. Imperial Winds De Sud	D	20	401
14.	Ch. Raybar's Rebecca, JC	B	30	370
15.	Ch. Summit Sir Yvain, JC	D	13	330
16.	Ch. Bohem Three Ring Circus	D	15	326
17.	Ch. Seaspell's Son Of A Beach	D	11	288
18.	Ch. Karasar's Impressive	D	17	275
19.	Ch. Kamada Spark In The Dark	B	22	262
20.	Ch. Albelarm Celebration	B	18	255
21.	Ch. Bohem Circus Pony	D	9	229