In 1998 I went to look at a litter of Whippets with my best friend Tracy. She'd had Whippets for years and was excited about getting a "blue male" from this litter.  I took the other blue male from the litter and my love of Whippets was launched.  That was Carter.  He was a pet at best.  He was not show quality and wouldn't leave my side to chase a lure but I loved him tons just the same.

 

    Within 6 months I had another Whippet, Bailey.  I acquired him from John Griffith (Edgewater) and had a ton of fun with him.  He won multiple Puppy Groups and Groups.  Then John offered me a co-ownership on a female puppy.  Of course I couldn't say no.  So Dali came to live with me and I fell in love all over again.  The rest, as they say, is history.

 

    I met my husband, David, in 2004.  When he came to live with me and my "crew" he fell in love with the breed as well.  He is a Professional Handler and took Dali into the ring and showed her to her full potential winning multiple Group placements and her Specialty win in July 2006.  I am not really comfortable in the Show Ring and would much rather be "behind the scenes",  but I do go in when I have to.

 

    I am thankful to so many people; Tracy Dineley, for introducing me to the breed.  Her husband, Steve Sellwood, for showing Bailey to his Canadian Championship.  John Griffith (Edgewater), for placing Dali, my "heart dog" and foundation for my breeding program, with me.  My husband, David Hamilton, for continuing to allow me to "collect"  Whippets and for his continued help and support with my show/ breeding program.  I also have to thank Deann Christianson of Chelsea Whippets for freely sharing her knowledge of the breed with me.  Thanks also to Sue and Alyssa Nordstrom (Lynallan) and Raymond Yurick.  I am always eager to learn and hope to continue learning as long as people are willing to take the time to teach me.

"Bailey" & "Dali"