Archive for February, 2006
Lee & Frank Pieterse of ‘Statuesque’ kennels in Sydney have created a wonderful comparative study of some of their Young Pups / Mature Adults, making it an interesting evaluation on Whippet development.
You can see this at - http://members.iinet.net.au/~pieterse/goodbabywhippets.htm
They have featured some of our pups by ‘Jason’ on their “new-look” website. You can see them at - http://members.iinet.net.au/~pieterse/ibiza.htm
Our thanks again to the Pieterses for allowing us the use of their wonderful stud ‘Jason’ - Multi Int BISS Ch Statuesque Extortion (iid).
As an example of the Pieterse’s study, here’s Jason as a young puppy,
before becoming an outstanding adult -
February 28th, 2006
*** UPDATE - THESE PUPS ARE NOW HOMED ****
On behalf of Rae and the Club, we thank all those involved in this re-homing.
For those in the Melbourne area, there are two lovely whippets needing a home.
There has just been a ‘post’ of them on the K9 Whippet site. You can see pictures of them and a summary of their personality.
For more details contact Rae Michelson at The Whippet Association.
or you can Email us: ibiza@bigpond.net.au
February 25th, 2006
They are growing and expanding every day..
Our four chubby boys are now 2 weeks old and mum has done a remarkable job of feeding. Their eyes have just opened and they are trying to crawl around more, although they are draging themselves along at this stage..
You can see more details at “K” Litter arrival.
Here are some pics taken over the last few days -
You can check back each week for updated pictures of this litter.
February 23rd, 2006
Daily Updates can be found at - WhippetView.com & Newsday.com
UPDATE ON THE SEARCH FOR VIVI - from Bo Bengston
Following is an update on the search for Vivi, the Whippet who was lost at JFK Airport on Wednesday morning, Feb. 15.
As of Saturday evening there is still no confirmed sighting, but the search continues with assistance from the Port Authority, Animal Control and many concerned helpers.
Since much incorrect and contradictory information has circulated over the internet and in the media we want to establish the actual sequence of events. I am sorry this is so long but for my peace of mind want to get it all on record.
Vivi’s owner Jil Walton and her sister checked Vivi in at the Delta terminal at JFK approx. 9:45 AM on Wednesday morning. She was travelling in her usual crate in which she has flown many times before; it has a security bar across the gate (which I find difficult to open even under normal circumstances). As all who know her are aware, Vivi is totally unfazed by flying and loves her crate. As far as is known nothing extraordinary occurred during the check-in. Vivi was wearing a dark brown/black woollen coat and a broad collar with Jil’s phone number.
When Jil and her sister boarded the plane they saw the crate being loaded. They then noticed a baggage handler peering into the crate as if he were looking for something; a few minutes later the stewardess came up to Jil and told her the crate was empty. Jil and Jamie immediately disembarked and were told that Vivi had escaped from her crate at some point between check-in and departure. No one appeared to know exactly what had happened.
(We do not believe that any airline employee would deliberately open the crate door, and even if they did Vivi most likely would stay in her crate. I am personally convinced that the crate must have been dropped hard enough for the gate to open and for Vivi to be startled enough to get out. We will most likely never find out what happened. The crate has been returned and appears undamaged except for the broken spring lock.)
Vivi was spotted on the runway by Port Authority officials, who tried to catch her. She was obviously disoriented and took off at top speed, followed by several Port Authority vehicles. At one point they managed to corner her, and the officer who approached her (in the correct manner, kneeling down and talking to her) said she was obviously panicked and only responded by escaping him. She was last
seen getting through the barbed wire fence which separates the airport from the marsh and open water. This would have been any time after check-in but prior to Jil being informed that Vivi was lost.
When Paul and I arrived, after having received a phone call on our way to the airport approx. 3:00 PM, the airport authorities had already escorted Jil and Jamie on a search around the entire airport, with special emphasis on the area where she was last seen. They were joined on different locations by several other Port Authority vehicles and helicopters. The airport consists of 4900 acres of almost completely flat land with only two small areas of dense brush and trees. Our fear is that Vivi in her panic got too far out into the water to get back; a Port Authority official searched the marsh in a wetsuit without finding anything.
Searches of the areas immediately outside the airport during the afternoon and evening proved fruitless. We had good help from Animal Control officials, friends and the media, who broadcast the disappearance and Vivi’s photograph more widely than we could ever have hoped for. The following day Jil, Jamie, Paul and I - in different groups - were all given permission to search the airport, accompanied by Port Authority officials. We found no new tracks in the snow, which by then was already melting: the weather fortunately has been exceptionally mild for New York in February this week. Several other vehicles and helicopters were also searching.
A large number of dog lovers and friends, some in groups, helped by searching the areas around the airport and passing out flyers. By this time the media coverage had been so extensive that almost everyone we talked to was aware of the lost Whippet. We gave as many interviews as possible in the hope that someone might recognize Vivi if they saw her.
One brief hope on Friday morning was a report that Vivi had been sighted at 2:00 AM close to a construction site outside the airport. Since no later sightings have confirmed the first one we believe it must either be discounted (dozens of other “reported sightings” turned out to be the wrong dog; Animal Control gets around 700 calls per day), or that Vivi is hiding in the residential area nearby, perhaps in a garage or a shed. I spoke to the woman who reported the sighting and she gave a good description of Vivi, but by this time her photo had appeared in most of the NY newspapers and on TV.
Paul and Honi Reisman once again gained access to the airport, with special attention to the areas where Vivi might be hiding, all of which are highly restricted and normally off limits to anyone except police and specific airport employees. Traps have been set up in different areas, inside the airport by the Port Authority and outside by Animal Control. I accompanied a local journalist for several hours cruising the streets where Vivi may have been sighted and asked road crews, gas station attendants and people with dogs if they had seen her. Everyone knew about Vivi but none had seen her.
With Paul staying behind, I left late Friday and got back to California at 2:00 AM to take care of my dogs and try to deal with some work, as well as several hundred emails, faxes and phone messages from concerned dog lovers. Paul, together with Honi Reisman, who is providing invaluable support, have been given permission to search the cargo hangars which are the most likely areas Vivi might be hiding. Several psychics who have offered their assistance agree that she is hiding behind what seems to be cargo, that she is safe but very afraid. There are approx. 150 of these cargo hangars, many of them abandoned, but all of them heated, and most with openings which would make it easy for Vivi to get in and out. She can hide there for a long time. There is no shortage of water but we hope she will soon get hungry enough to let herself be spotted and eventually caught.
One very promising fact is that the airport radar spotted a solid body moving across the runways towards the cargo hangars during the night. A Port Authority vehice was investigating within minutes but did not find anything. This appears to support our hope that Vivi may be hiding in the cargo hangars, however.
We want everyone to know that the search in spite of reports to the contrary continues unabated, both via helicopter and patrolled cars. (The perimeter of the airport, included 21 miles of waterfront, is circumnavigated non-stop every few minutes 24 hours every day of the year.) The Port Authorities have been exceptionally helpful, granting unique access for us to search the airport: this is not easily given, and never to more than two persons at one time. Since 9/11 airport security has tightened a lot, and although we wish that admittance could be given for Search and Rescue teams, other whippets or even horses (since Vivi spends most days in a horse barn), we have to realize that this will not be granted for security reasons. The Search and Rescue dogs were also called off since the lack of tracks in the water which covers most of the airport would make their job impossible.
I am hoping to get back to New York early next week, depending on the developments. This is a hellish situation which I don’t want anyone to ever have to experience. My only comforts have been my dogs and the wonderful support we have been given by everyone, both friends and unknow dog lovers.
On behalf of Vivi’s owners, Jil and Paul, I want to thank all of you for your help and kindness in these trying days. Vivi is lucky to have so many people who care for her. I hope somehow that she can feel it, wheverever she is. We are still hoping that there will be a happy ending and will keep you informed as far as possible. I will try to get back to everyone who has written personally when I can, but that will take some time.
I hope the above makes sense. My mind is not functioning really well right now.
Again, thank you.
Bo Bengston
BOHEM Whippets
Ojay, California - USA
(Permission to forward to all lists where permitted)
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February 20th, 2006
The Dutch Whippet Club Specialty took place 18.2.06 in Woerden, with Dogs Judged by Mr. A.P.J.M v.d Broek and Bitches by Mrs. A. Th Stuifbergen-Hoetjes.
This years winner was -
Am Can Dutch Ch Chelsea Rum Truffle Fch
(Am Ch Chelsea Drakkar of Oxford x Am Ch Chelsea First Kiss)
1 Excellent, WINNERS DOG, CAC, “BEST OF BREED” & Clubwinner ‘06
We Congratulate his breeder Deann Christianson in the USA, owner Samantha Chase in Canada and handler Tony Groenendijkoch in Holland.
The Female Winner was -
Fiefoerniek’s Wilhelmina
(Deniro of Herlaers Town x Fiefoerniek’s Vanilla Queen)
1 Excellent, CAC, WINNERS BITCH
You can see further details at the Dutch Whippet Weblog, owned by Elly v.d Borch.
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February 19th, 2006
After winning an Award of Merit in the Whippet category on Tuesday at Westminster’s 130th annual Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, ‘Vivy’ - Ch Bohem C’est La Vie, went missing at the airport whilst returning home.
She disappeared around noon from the cargo area of Delta Air Lines as she was being loaded onto a flight to return to California with her owners. It was not known how Vivy slipped out of her cage.
“We are working with the local authorities to retrieve the animal,” said Susan West, a Delta spokeswoman, who mentioned Vivy disappeared around noon from the cargo area of Delta Air Lines as she was being loaded onto a flight to return to California with her owners.
“They are looking pretty extensively and are working with the dog’s owners,” said Tiffany Townsend, a spokeswoman for the Port Authority, which oversees the major airports in the New York City area.
She was born on April 21st 2002, the daughter of Ch Chelsea Long Kiss Goodnight SC and Ch Bohem All About Eve, and was bred by Bo Bengston of Ojai, California. Her owners are Jil Walton & Paul Lepiane.
You can see the entire article in the - New York Times.
Lets hope she’d found soon and returns back safe with her owners.
We will post any news here as it becomes available.
February 17th, 2006
Here are the new babies, now 1 week old. You can see all the details of this litter at - “K” Litter arrival.
Boy 1: Fawn - White Blaze & Blue mask
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Boy 2: Black - White chest & tips
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Boy 3: Fawn - White trim & Blue mask
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Boy 4: Parti - White trim Blue/Fawn & Black mask
February 15th, 2006
I’ve been recently contacted by delightful fellow whippet lover, Nikki Liddell in Queensland. Nikki has lovingly cared for aging ex-showgirls in her final ‘golden’ years. She’s had several gals live with her over the years an has been very attentive to them in their final days.
Nikki was the owner of ‘Penny’ - Aust Ch Oakway Barn Dance and has sent a wonderful story about dear ‘Gwannie’, Penny’s sister.
It’s a very touching account, but be prepared and forewarned. Tissues are required.!
Here is the link to the webpage created in Gwannie’s Honour -
http://members.optusnet.com.au/dazedandconfused/gwannie/
We wish her all the best over the ‘Rainbow Bridge” and trust she is resting in peace.
February 11th, 2006
The “K” Litter arrived on the 8th of February 2006 with four boys including a solid black, 2 fawns with white trim and a blue/fawn parti. You can read details and see pictures on our Weblog at - “K” Litter at 1 week.
Our solid brindle “mumma” ‘Maria’ - Ibiza Callas Maria is doing very well and all the pups are feeding regularly. The sire is the solid black ‘Rocky’ - Bellendene Galahad, bred by the Beasleighs in Sydney and owned by Irene Spatt.
It’s our first litter from a ‘Broom’ - Barmauds Mr Rumpole (imp UK) offspring, with our solid blue brindle ‘Maria’ being the only girl, in the only litter by Allen Anderson’s ‘Nikki’ - Aust Ch Statuesque Tapestry.
You can also check under Puppies for recent details. Individual pictures will be posted at weekly intervals and we look forward to your comments on them.
If you are looking for a pup, you will need to complete our Inquiries Form, making sure you include your phone numbers (this helps a lot; thanks). You are welcome to call us with any questions or if you require additional information.
Ibiza K Litter - 1 day Maria
February 9th, 2006
Malin Westlie, a good friend of IBIZA Whippets and designer of our new website, has a lovely litter of pups in Sweden.
They are sired by her beautiful brindle ‘Oskar’ - Macawe Mindset and gorgeous Blue & White ‘Olivia’ - Macawe Waris à Mezzotinto.
Having “puppy surfed” for over 4 years, I have found Malin to consistently have the ultimate Puppy Pages.
She has my favourite pup-pics posted on her amazing site - Macawe Pups Nov’05
You can scroll the various pages from the underlined Names and from the Dates (beneath the page heading, on the top left and right of each page being viewed).
For those in Europe & Scandinavia, there is a female pup available from this litter, due to a last-minute cancellation. You can contact Malin at - Macawe Whippets for further information
February 7th, 2006
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