Cali Whippets

Important Update on this Blog!!!

2010-08-13T09:03:00.003-04:00

Now that the "Cali whippets" website is up and running, I have decided to discontinue this blog page. It does not have much purpose anymore. The new website is:

http://www.caliwhippets.com

I WILL however, continue with the individual blogs for each dog!!! so don't delete those. I will have links from the new website to those pages which are found to the left of this post.

Enjoy the new website!

Happy 4th of July!!

2010-07-03T08:33:00.002-04:00

New Updates!

2010-05-11T11:15:00.006-04:00

Hi, there have been a lot of new updates to all the dogs pages.

* Spirit earned her 4th AKC Lure Coursing BOB this year -

* Morgan earned her Field Championship title/Dual Championship title this past weekend and went BOB -* Amos, Mystic (our newest addition) and Roy all got to practice Lure Coursing

Details and pictures on their own pages!
Check them all out!
Deana

2010 AWC National Specialty - Tucson, AZ

2010-04-27T20:01:00.007-04:00

We had a wonderful time in Tucson, AZ! It was a long drive there. Thanks to Robin for helping get me and 6 dogs there and home! It was an even longer drive back -and I never want to drive across Texas again if I can help it, but in the end we had a blast and I am so glad we went! The weather was good - though a bit cold for 2 days. We spent one day at the Tucson Botanical gardens. Amos, Morgan and Spirit all had a grand time, lure coursing and showing.

A special congratulations to "SPIRIT" - she started out going first in the Bitch Lure coursing class and then went on to earn the "BEST PERFORMANCE DOG" award and the "WISTWIND MEMORIAL TROPHY" in commemoration of Greg and Carolyn Mountain! We are honored to be the first to receive this award!

Thanks to Mike for these photos - keep an eye out for updates on Spirits page! Also look for photos of Morgan and Amos on their pages!

Deana

New Champion in the house!

2010-03-27T16:28:00.004-04:00

Introducing New Champion:

Ch Ableaim Morgan Le Fay, MC (Morgan)

"Know me stranger .... for
I am thy life blood
and thy nectar.
I shall wet thy lips parched by the winds of deprivation,
and nourished shall be thy body,
dessicated by the scorching inferno of intemperence.
Rest thy head upon my bosom, lose thyself in the ecstacy of my caress,
and know me ..... for I .... am .... Morgan LeFay."

(these words were donated by Linda Johnson - thank you linda)

Check out her page for more details.

Good Luck to all - it is a new year!!!

2010-03-11T22:44:00.002-05:00

I am excited! - for us here at Cali Whippets it is the eve before the new Coursing year starts!! This coming weekend will be our first 2010 Lure Coursing Trial. The dogs have had a chance to rest, Mike and I have a new motor home and we are ready to go! Last year was an amazing year for us. I never dreamed that we would have ended the year with the #1 whippet and #1 sighthound for AKC Lure Coursing. Congrats go to Spirit for this wonderful accomplishment. She is an amazing girl and I love her heart! I will cherish this past year for all its memories, who knows what the future will bring.

It is now a new year and we have new goals. I look forward to see what this year will bring and if we can accomplish those goals!

Good luck and safe running to all the hounds!!! See you on the coursing field (finally!)!!!!!!

Deana

What is a Title ?

2010-03-03T22:23:00.001-05:00

"Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive score, a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, an ultimate memorial.
It will remain in the record and in the memory for about as long as anything in the world can remain. And though the dog itself doesn't know or care that it's achievements have been noted, a title says many things in the world of humans where such things count. A title says your dog was intelligent, adaptable, and good natured. It says your dog loves you enough to do the things that pleased you, however crazy they may have seemed. In addition, a title says that you loved your dog, that you loved to spend time with your dog, because it was a good dog, and that you believed in your dog enough to give it yet another chance when it failed, and in the end your faith was justified.
A title proves that your dog inspired you ton that special relationship, enjoyed by so few, that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return. And when that dear, short life is over, the title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend. Volumes of praise, in one small set of initials, before or after the name. A CH., obedience, agility, etc. title is nothing less than true love and respect, given and recorded permanently."
- Author Unknown

I thought this was quite fitting and expresses how I feel!!! Thanks to whoever wrote it!
Deana

SPIRIT is #1 in AKC Lure Coursing for 2009

2009-12-31T13:45:00.011-05:00

Congratulations Spirit!!

Spirit - we are so proud of this little red girl! She never fails to amaze me - She is only 2 years old - I can't wait to see what the future will bring for her in the upcoming years!!!

Deana

Merry Christmas !!

2009-12-18T15:23:00.003-05:00

Amos gets to explore the yard

2009-12-15T18:57:00.009-05:00

What an adventurous little boy! He sure had fun today check out our yard. He is so cute I can't stand it.

Check out more photos of him in his new web album:
Amos's Photos

He is such a happy boy and glad that he is here.
Deana

Our new Addition!! "Amos"

2009-12-09T22:23:00.009-05:00

Meet "Amos" our newest edition. He is out of "Keely" (DC Ableaim Keepsake of Freeflite FCh SC) and "Conner" (Ableaim Olympic Reign JC).
He is a wild yet very affectionate boy and has a sassy attitude to go with his beautiful face! We are proud to add this wonderful and beautiful boy to our family - Thank you Donna Bost for allowing him to come home with me. I fell in love with him a first sight and can't believe he is finally here!!
Here he is sleeping with Roy!He seems to be feeling right at home!!

Deana

Quick stop on trip to Texas

2009-12-04T16:45:00.003-05:00

On our way to Texas for the AKC Lure Coursing National - we took a quick stop in Mississippi just before crossing the Mississippi River. Me with Morgan and Spirit!

We made it to Georgetown, TX later that night. National event is this weekend!

Deana

New "Name" collars

2009-11-19T07:58:00.003-05:00

Spirit and Morgan are sporting their new collars that they won in the Whippetworld photo contest. They were made and donated by Pat Graves of www.bowwowwares.com.

Thanks to Pat, we love the collars and they look great on the girls.

Deana

Photos from Reidsville, NC

2009-11-03T13:17:00.009-05:00

Here are a couple of great photos that Mike took During the weekend of Oct. 24th and 25th.

Spirit
Roy
Morgan (with Chuck, Me, Hardy and Makenzie)

Thanks Mike!

Deana

Updates!

2009-10-13T08:30:00.006-04:00

We survived our second trip in the motor home. The dogs have become quite comfortable and are calling it "home" now! Another great weekend. Good, weather, good friends and Spirit earned her LCX title. See her page for more and Mikes website for more wonderful photos!(Cali, Morgan, Spirit and Tyler all on the couch in the motor home )
(Deana and Spirit)
Thanks Mike for the photos.

Updates

2009-10-06T15:04:00.006-04:00

Well, our first trip in the motorhome was successful! To top it off, we had wonderful weather and a chance to visit with good friends. The dogs also had a wonderful time. Spirit, Morgan and Tyler all competed. Cali was able to get in a few practice runs!

Thanks to Mike for taking some wonderful photos. They can be found on his website:

http://mgmcnamer.smugmug.com These two photos are of Morgan.

Possible Logo ???

2009-09-12T18:08:00.003-04:00

Hi all, please let me know what you think of this as a possible Logo for Cali Whippets:

I am worried it is too busy for a logo - please let me know what you think.
Deana

The "New" RV is here!

2009-08-27T18:39:00.005-04:00

We made it home from South Carolina with our new motorhome. It is a 1999 Gulf Stream Ultra 31 feet long.
I can't wait for our first trip in it!!!

CHAMP Trial in The Plains, VA

2009-08-26T17:47:00.004-04:00

Look for results on Cali's, Morgan's and Spirit's own pages!
Great job Spirit (above) and thanks to Mike for the photos.
Deana

Tyler and Spirit

2009-08-18T20:49:00.004-04:00

Tyler and Spirit have become the "King and Queen" of the house and this photo captured by Mike shows it all!

Photos of Jake

2009-08-16T20:07:00.005-04:00

Thanks Mike for these great photos of Jake! - Yes we have a cat!

For more photos, go to Roy's (also Jake's) Page!

New photos and updates

2009-07-21T11:11:00.007-04:00

I have added a bunch of new photos of Morgan and Spirit to their web albums. Some of the photos were taken here in the yard, others were taken in Hannover, PA, the last lure coursing trial we attended last weekend.I have also updated Spirit's page with her latest accomplishments!
Check it all out,
Deana

Photos from Kentucky

2009-07-07T10:11:00.005-04:00

I finally got some of the photos from the Kentucky Lure Coursing trial up onto my web album.

This photo is taken at a rest stop in the Mountians.

Thanks Mike for the photos - Kentucky Lure Coursing - also check out updates on Morgan's and Spirit's pages.
Deana

News and Updates

2009-06-07T08:32:00.003-04:00

Things continue to be exciting here at Cali Whippets.

We had a wonderful time with family over Memorial Day weekend, spending time at home with them and seeing some of the wonderful sites around the Raleigh area.
Following that weekend, we found out that our little red girl "Spirit", as of May 22nd, is still on top as :

the #1 Whippet and #1 Sighthound in AKC Lure Coursing for 2009
and is currently the #20 Whippet in ASFA Lure Coursing!

With a mild toe injury, we took a few weeks off to rest, but plan to head to Kentucky in a few weeks for a 3 day AKC trial there. As Morgan has FINALLY come out of heat!! she will be joining Spirit on the trip. Wish Morgan and Spirit good luck!

Also at our last AKC trial in Rocky Mount NC, Mike took some great shots of ALL the dogs lure coursing! His photos can be seen at: http://mgmcnamer.smugmug.com/
Thanks Mike for all the photos he takes - I think he does a great job.

Photo of Spirit in Rocky Mount, NC on May 17th, 2009, taken by Mike.
Deana

Exciting News!

2009-04-19T19:35:00.008-04:00

Well, It has been an exciting few weeks. Make sure to check out both Morgan's and Spirit's own pages for full details. A few highlights:

4-4-09: At the American Whippet Club Nationals in Atlanta, GA - AKC Lure Coursing Trial - Spirit beat 110 dogs and went Best of Breed! This keeps Spirit as the #1 AKC Lure Coursing Whippet in the USA (photo by Mike - taken at Nationals)
4-18-09: At the Columbia Kennel Club in Aiken, SC - Morgan goes Winners for a point towards her Championship title (Photo from Nationals - taken by Mike)
Same day, Spirit goes first at an ASFA Lure Coursing trial in Reidsville, NC

4-19-09: In Reidsville, NC - Spirit goes first again and earns her ASFA Field Championship title and is can now be called a CHAMPION!

Great work girls! Thanks to Mike for all his help in making these wins possible!!

New photos and updates

2009-03-24T11:02:00.003-04:00

This past weekend was great weather and a lot of fun spending some time with good friends. Tyler's "girls" did great, with one of them earning Winners 4 out of 5 days. At the end of the weekend, Mike was able to get some really great photos of the girls. Check out the individual pages of Spirit, Morgan and Tyler. Thanks to Mike!
Below is Deana with Marlow and Morgan (2 of Tyler's daughters).
Upcoming events: We will be heading to Atlanta for the American Whippet Club's "National competition" in a few weeks. Wish the girls good luck as they are entered in both Lure Coursing and the show ring. I know we will have lots of fun and I am very excited!
Deana

New updates and News

2009-02-21T10:39:00.007-05:00

I have made a few changes in the past month, adding some pedigrees and photos to some the pages. Please check them out.
The biggest new lately is that Morgan has come into heat for the first time and it has been a real learning experience for me keeping her and Tyler apart. What fun knowing that Spirit will not be far behind her and we will get to do it all over again.
We are planning for a big trip to the Whippet Nationals this coming April held in Atlanta. Besides that we have a few Lure Coursing trials coming up in the next few weeks and a local dog show in Raleigh in March.We will update everyone with results once we have them.
Deana

Snow in North Carolina!!!

2009-01-20T17:29:00.004-05:00

What a day for the dogs! Snow! We got at least 7-8 inches starting last night into today.
Check out the great photos of both the dogs and the snow.

Check out more on our web album:
http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/SnowDay12009522PM?feat=directlink

We also went coursing this past weekend and had a successful weekend.
More photos to come on Spirit's and Tyler's page. Watch for them.
Deana

New photos are posted from this past weekend

2008-12-30T09:17:00.006-05:00

Here are a few shots - more can be seen on each dog's own page or on the web album:

http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/LureCoursingCamdenSC122808?feat=directlink

Spirit and Morgan resting in the motel room after the first day of running:
Morgan:
Spirit:Thanks Mike for the photos!
Deana

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T21:49:00.002-05:00

Hi all! Hope you all had a great day! Check out the great photos Mike took today of the dogs. They are posted on each dog's own page. I think they are great.

Deana

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2008-12-23T10:01:00.004-05:00

Mike, Deana, Cali, Tyler, Roy, Morgan, Spirit, Jake and Wally want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Safe and Happy New Year!!

Successful weekend Lure Coursing

2008-12-21T20:25:00.003-05:00

Hi all,
We made it home safely and without any problems. Both Morgan and Spirit had a good weekend. Morgan placed 3rd on Saturday and earned 2pts towards her FC and Spirit placed 2nd on Saturday (3pts) and 3rd on Sunday (2pts) for a total of 5 pts for the weekend. Great job to both Morgan and Spirit! It was a tough weekend, with LOTS of competition and many, many specials competing to keep their position in the top 20!
I am very proud of both of these girls. Watch for photos and more info on each of their pages in the next few days.

Lure Coursing Trial this past weekend

2008-12-01T09:33:00.008-05:00

Hi,

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! We had an enjoyable Thanksgiving Day weekend. We started out enjoying a good meal with friends on Thursday, then left on Friday to go Lure Coursing in Reidsville, NC. Both Morgan and Spirit earned NEW TITLES this weekend and Spirit earned her first points towards her championship (this was her first time entered in competition as she just became old enough to compete). Cali and Tyler also ran and had a good time. Check out each dog's page for details.

Also, Marlow, one of Tyler's daughters and Morgan's sister took first place on Sunday and earned a 5 point major!! Way to go Marlow (pictured below).

All the photos were taken by Mike - Thanks!!

Great weekend Lure Coursing

2008-11-04T10:46:00.006-05:00

We headed to Rocky Mount, NC for an ASFA Lure Coursing trial this past weekend and had a great time. The weather could not have been more perfect and the trial (run by me) went off without any problems. However, not only did we have beautiful weather and a good trial, our boy "Tyler" finally got his act together and received the first place win we knew he had in him!!! Way to Go Tyler! Morgan also did well and updates are on her page.

Pictures of Tyler, Morgan, Cali and Spirit can all be seen on their own pages and in the web album:

http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/MAHAASFATrialInRockyMountNC#

Thanks to Mike for some really great shots!

Deana

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-30T11:10:00.019-04:00

Cali (the ballerina), Morgan (the witch) and Spirit (the red-devil girl) want to wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Halloween!

Photos of Lure coursing from Reidsville, NC

2008-10-21T08:14:00.007-04:00

Hi,
We all had a great time this past weekend. Mike came with us on Saturday and as usual, was able to get some great photos! Thanks Mike!
Here is a link to a web album from this past weekend

http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/MAHAtrialinReidsville101808#

Deana

Lure Coursing photos

2008-10-09T11:30:00.004-04:00

We arrived home tired but safe. Check out the photos that I posted to each dog's own page.

Thanks Mike for the great photos.
Deana

Off to Camden, SC to Lure Course

2008-10-02T20:32:00.005-04:00

Mike, Cali, Tyler, Morgan, Spirit and I are all off to Camden, SC this weekend to participate in an AKC lure coursing trial this coming weekend. Wish everyone luck. Will update when we return.
Deana

We're back from Atlanta

2008-09-23T10:46:00.006-04:00

Morgan, Mike and I all made it back from Atlanta safely. Luckily Mike was able to join me and Morgan on Friday evening. We all had a good time, but are happy to be home. Pictures can be found in the "Southern Specialty webalbum".
Thanks for all the wishes of good luck. See Morgan's web page for results.

Deana

We're Heading to Atlanta!

2008-09-16T11:30:00.007-04:00

Morgan and I are heading to Atlanta this weekend for the Southern Specialty Dog Show.
This is a big event held each year and this year there are around 150 whippets entered! It should be a lot of fun seeing a bunch of new whippets and meeting some new whippet breeders.
I found Spirit last night giving Morgan a big hug good-bye and Good Luck! I know these two girls will be sad to be separated!

I will let everyone know how things go once I get back in town.

Wish us luck!

Deana

New look to blog site

2008-09-02T08:41:00.006-04:00

Hi everyone! Just a few updates to share.
I have redone some of the pages of my blog - hopefully making the site a bit easier to use.
I have also posted some new pictures on Morgan's and Spirit's page as we attended a dog show in Raleigh this past weekend.
Hope everyone is doing well!Above is a picture of Morgan on Saturday, August 30th, 2008, in the Hound Group Ring.
Deana

Pictures from Wisconsin and Iowa

2008-08-05T08:13:00.015-04:00

Hi Everyone!
We made it home successfully and had a good time seeing both family and friends.
Below are a few of the pictures that we took while in Wisconsin and Iowa. A bunch more can be found in a picasa web album. (Just click on the title above ("Pictures from Wisconsin and Iowa") and it should take you there.)
Also, here is the link to another album of pictures of me and Morgan at the Waukesha KC dog show on Saturday and Sunday.

http://picasaweb.google.com/CaliWhippets/MorganAtTheWaukeshaKCShow2008

Enjoy.....
Deana

This photo is at Grandpa and Evelyn's house in New Berlin, WI (Deana, Grandpa, Mike, Evelyn, Ray and Mom)
Lynn and Dad with MorganMcNamer Family shot at Jim and Kathy's house
Hannah, Deana, Grandpa, Mom, DeeDee and Victoria

This is a picture of Morgan and Cali with new friend Caramel. Caramel lives in Cincinnati with her family Jon, Lynne, Ned and Erin. Lynne Brophy and Deana are also in the picture.

Watch out Wisconsin/Iowa, here we come!

2008-07-08T13:49:00.010-04:00

The whippets are ready to GO!

For those who do not know, Mike and I are originally from the Mid-West Region (Mike is from Iowa and I am from Wisconsin). We have decided to head back there to visit family, spending a few days in each state. We will be driving up, rather than flying, thus being able to take some of the "trouble makers" along. Our greyhound "Tim" made the trip many years ago, but to this date, none of the whippets have traveled this far.
There is an all-breed dog show being held in my home town (Waukesha, WI) on July 26th and 27th. I have entered Morgan both days, as we will be in WI during this time. I am excited to be able to "show" in an area where my family can come watch as well as to see how Morgan will do against different competition. She will still be entered in the Puppy Classes, but just barely, as she turns 1 year on August 3rd. Wish us luck, and I will let everyone know how she does when we get back.
I know we are both excited to see family that we have not had a chance to see in awhile.
See you all soon,

Deana

Lure Coursing Trial in Rocky Mount, NC

2008-06-15T08:56:00.002-04:00

We had a good time Lure Coursing in Rocky Mount, NC yesterday. Despite the hot weather, the dogs all had a good time. Both Cali and Tyler competed. Due to the dry field, they both sustained mild injuries to their paw pads that will heal fine in a week or two. Spirit had a great practice and is now running like a pro. Morgan did not practice this time. As before, Mike has gotten some good pictures. I will post them to the individual dog's pages. Enjoy. Deana

Updates

2008-06-09T21:34:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone,

I have had requests wondering when we were going to post some new pictures onto our BLOG.

While I haven't posted any new blog entries lately, I have placed some new pictures onto each dog's Picasa web album (the "Slideshows" on each of their own pages).
Check them all out. The easiest way to view these picture is to CLICK on the "picture" of the slideshow itself. Once you do that, you will open a link to Picasa's web album site and all of my photo albums. From there you can view each dog's individual picture album and the album for "Cali whippets".

Enjoy and let me know if you have any problems.

We have a couple of events coming up - a lure coursing trial at Rocky Mount, NC on June 14th. Both Cali and Tyler are entered and Spirit will practice. Then, Morgan is entered in a show in Richmond, VA, on June 21st and 22nd. Wish us luck and I will give updates when they happen.

Take Care,
Deana, Mike and the whole gang

Morgan receives a Group 2 placement at MAHA show in Raleigh, NC

2008-05-11T18:17:00.004-04:00

Today has been an amazing day! Not sure if it has totally sunk in yet. We attended a Hound Group only show this weekend in Raleigh, NC. To start with, Morgan (just 9 months old!) went up against some very tough competition and went Best of Breed/getting a 3 point major!!!! Her first points. Then she moved on to the group competition and received a 2ND place finish!!!
I can't thank Judge Dana P. Cline enough for this wonderful acknowledgement!

More to come on Morgan's own page.

New pictures are posted from ASFA trial

2008-04-24T09:54:00.002-04:00

Check it out! Pictures from the ASFA lure coursing trial held in Rocky Mount, NC, have been posted to each dog's own page. Enjoy! It was a great trial, good weather and the dogs all had fun.

Welcome Spirit!

2008-03-31T21:54:00.004-04:00

Please welcome our newest family member "Spirit". She joined us on March 30th, 2008, and comes from a combined effort of TnT's Kennels (Donna and Larry Richards) and Nitro Whippets (Robin and Scott Horner). We are proud to welcome this red and white girl into our family. We have hopes that she will follow in the foot steps of the long list of great Lure Coursers that came before her.
Watch for "Spirit's own Page".
Thank you Donna, Larry, Robin and Scott for this wonderful addition and Robin and Scott for raising her thus far.

welcome

2008-03-15T12:35:00.002-04:00

Hi, this is my first post to my new blog.
As I sit here, the whippets have just come inside from a hard run around the yard. The sun was out this morning and according to Mike, Morgan had a grand time running around, chasing the newly emerging butterflies. What a life.