The Whippet Club of BC is based in British Columbia, Canada, and was formed to promote the whippet breed.
The Whippet Club of BC hosts many types of events annually
- CKC lure coursing for all sighthounds,
- CKC Whippet Specialty Show,
- CARA straight racing for all sighthounds.
Racing Practices
get on our contact list for notification of Okanagan practice dates in the spring of 2013.
Lure-coursing certification runs may be arranged by request.
BC Whippet Racing Club holds practice runs occasionally in Richmond. For info on scheduled practices go to the BC Whippet Racing Club web page (see the 'LINKS' section below. Field location is at the end of Rice Mill Road (off #5 Road south) in Richmond. For info re. practices, call Kathy (604)451-9654 or Bill (604) 876-9868.
Practices may be cancelled due to rain.
If you have a whippet and would like to be added to the Whippet Club of BC's mailing list for event premiums, please send an email to:
wcobc@shaw.ca
Please type 'wcbc mailing list addition' in the subject line of your message, and include your SNAIL-mailing address in the body of the message. Please also specify if you are interested in lure-coursing, racing or both.
HOW TO FIND A WHIPPET IN BC
The whippet is not a tremendously popular breed (thank goodness!) and prospective whippet owners may have to spend some time searching for the dog or puppy they want. If you are looking for a whippet, we recommend you check out the dog shows in your area and watch the whippets being judged. After the classes, approach the handlers of the dogs you like. Most whippet people are happy to take the time to educate prospective owners about their breed and point them in the direction of available whippets. If you are interested in racing, come on out to a race meet (check the NOTRA link below for scheduled meets) and watch the races and talk to the handlers.
A Whippet Club of BC member has also agreed to provide information on puppies and adult dogs which they know to be available, and to provide general advice on whippet care and whippet activities. For more information, email: cadley@shaw.ca
WCOBC believes in a functional and versatile hound.
Every year the we award a whippet with the Versatility Whippet of the Year.Award.
Winners must show versatility in at least three disciplines.
Winners to date:
2008 - Juno -- Hilerica Dark Side of the Moon, owned by Darien Adley.
2009 - Gunner -- Jammin’ Gunpowder SR, RN, RA, CC, R.N-MCL, AGN, AGNJ., owned by Adele McNiven
2010 - Bec- TCS Jammin’ At Your Quebec N Call, CGN, Fch, RE, AGN, AGNJ. owned by Heather Ivanitz
2111 - Zoomy - TCS Zoomerang, CGN, AGN, AGNJ, SR, RN, RE, R.E., owned by Adele McNiven
2012 - Bec -TCS Jammin’ At Your Quebec N Call, CGN, FchX, RE, AGI, AGIJ. owned by Heather Ivanitz
see your whippet's name here for 2013.
