Agility trial in Kelowna April 7 & 8 2012
Lure Coursing Field Trial and Fiels Trial Conformation show May 5 & 6 2012
Specialty July 7 2012
The Whippet Club of BC is based in British Columbia, Canada, and was formed to promote the whippet breed. The Whippet Club of BC sponsors CKC lure coursing for all sighthounds, an annual CKC Whippet Specialty Show, CKC agility, rally and obedience trials, and NOTRA oval racing for all sighthounds.
Every year the Whippet Club of BC awards a whippet with the Versatality Whippet of the Year. Winners must show versatility in at least three diciplines. winners to date:
Juno -- Hilerica Dark Side of the Moon, owned by Darien Adley.
Gunner -- Jammin’ Gunpowder SR, RN, RA, CC, R.N-MCL, AGN, AGNJ., owned by Adele McNiven
Bec- TCS Jammin’ At Your Quebec N Call, CGN, Fch, RE, AGN, AGNJ. owned by Heather Ivanitz
Zoomy - TCS Zoomerang, CGN, AGN, AGNJ, SR, RN, RE, R.E.
Upcoming Racing Practice Dates
WHIPPETS ONLY may attend the BC Whippet Racing Club practices 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. Lure-coursing certification runs may be arranged by request.
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 Spring 2012 update: some of our members have some very nice puppies available to approved homes. email cadley@shaw.ca
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