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History of The Whippet

The Whippet originated in England as a sporting dog among the coal miners. Its speed and agility were meant for short distance racing and for coursing rabbits. We know from works of art that they have been around at least since the 1700s. Whippets were also desirable as house pets because of their small size and agreeable natures. The Whippet was a relatively common dog of working class people.

The Whippet is a sighthounds able to spot prey at a distance. It has speed combined with agility to turn and twist. It has a strong jaw to enable it to snatch its prey at speed, hold and kill it.

Today it is a popular, easy to care for companion animal, but it has retained its instinct to hunt by sight and loves to participate in the sports of lure coursing, racing and agility.

We are excited that Am.Can.Ch. Baccarat Thyme at Wheatenridge (Lily) has been bred to Am.Can.Ch. Baccarat Special Delivery (Spex).

For Information on this litter expected at the end of September 2003, please contact either Terry at baccarat@sympatico.ca or Diane at wheatenridgeken@sprint.ca

Here are pictures of some of our Whippet Champions.

Am.Can.Ch. Baccarat Special Delivery

"Spex" was #1 Whippet in Canada in 2000

Ch. Wheatenridge Baccarat Thyme Keeper

"Seiko" finished his championship with limited showing, handled by his owner, Jeanette Tinsley. She and her husband, Ben , appreciate this youngster's sweet nature and good looks. He is one of Lily's sons sired by Graymorn's Burt Baccarat.

Champion Wheatenridge Baccarat Tabasco.

Handsome 'Pete' has sired several litters and many of his get are already champions. He is at stud to approved bitches and is owned by Terry Taft and Diane Waters and always handled by Terry.

Champion Baccarat Thyme At Wheatenridge.

'Lily' is extremely fast and agile as well as being pretty and feminine. She is owned by Terry Taft and Diane Waters and always handled by Terry.

Champion Baccarat Bon Chance.

Wonderful 'Willow' was a puppy in this picture. She is now a veteran and is just as beautiful. She is Lily's dam. She is owned by Terry Taft and Diane Waters and was always shown by Terry.

Whippet Related Links:

Whippet Club of Eastern Canada

Terry Taft at (519) 642-4117           Diane Waters (519) 762-3664
or email us