Sowagla Whippets

Puppies!!!

2012-02-03T11:29:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted! Wow, my most recent litter was born just before Christmas and pups are almost ready to go to new homes. I have several available to pet homes. They are all gorgeous brindles with white trim.

What's happening at Sowagla Whippets

2011-12-01T06:24:00.000-08:00

Lots! First, I have no pups available at this time but have a litter due just before Christmas. Dam is CH Sporting Fields What Ever and sire is Can CH Sporting Fields Spot On of Albelarm. My beautiful girl Tyme, Sporting Fields Tyme to fly had a litter of one! Sire is Ch Sowagla Quick Silver to Taejaan and puppy girl is brindle and white parti color. I am thinking of the name Autumn Wind because it was blowing like crazy the day she was born.

New work has been done on my property..... had a big concrete slab laid for my kennel pens. Will have to post a photo when it is all done. I haven't put up the runs yet. The dogs go out in the runs when the weather is nice only. We have had a very warm fall but it is starting to get cold now, well I guess that is OK since it is Dec. 1.

I do have an available for adoption whippet. Her name is Abby and I am looking for just the right home. More information on Abby is on my website http://www.sowaglawhippets.com/ on the Available page.

Show news: Had a good time at the Southern Specialty in Atlanta in October. Lots of ribbons and trophies and placements. Spent time with good friends and good dogs and just generally had fun. The star of the show for me and co-owner, co-breeder Calvin G. Perry was our red girl Sowagla Appraxin Patchouli. She was best opposite in sweepstakes at the MAWA specialty and then BEST In SWEEPSTAKES at the Southern Specialty. We are very proud of this beautiful girl.

Puppy update

2011-09-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

The cutie from my last post is taken and leaving for his new home this weekend. I have two more fawn and white boys available. More info on my website http://www.sowaglawhippets.com/ on the Available page.

Cute pup available now from current litter

2011-09-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

This little cutie is ready to go to a new home. He is a pet/companion quality, AKC whippet from my current litter announced below. I will also have a show quality male available from this litter in the near future. I am just letting the show prospects grow out a bit more before they are off to thier new homes. So if you are looking for a pet boy or a possible show prospect boy, feel free to contact me for more information.

Show news.... and puppy news!!

2011-08-31T17:13:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go. Meant to get this news posted way before now. Koda had her puppies sired by Stephen, Am. Can. CH Festiva's Been There Done That. We got the breeding done just in time as Stephen is having a holiday in Europe. He went to the World Dog Show in Paris and is staying in Italy for an extended period. Back to the litter, we got 8 pups, 2 girls and 6 boys, all fawn and white. And they are 5 1/2 weeks old as I write this post. Wow. Will have to get some cute pics posted in the next couple days. In the meantime, here is a photo of Byron.

What a thrill to get this lovely win on my young dog Sowagla Dynia Gothic Romance. He got a 3 point major from the 6-9 puppy class. And the win photo turned out pretty good too!

Available female whippet pups

2011-07-28T08:12:00.001-07:00

The babies are 12 weeks old now and I have chosen to hold on to a boy and a girl so I have two beautiful girls available for sale. One is Eustacia, a fawn brindle who looks so much like her sire, the other is smaller and oh so cute, Kristy. Kristy is white with brindle head markings. If you think either of these girls might be right for you, please email me at canineart@windstream.net for an application and more information. Oh, and not to forget the good news, Brit has gone to a new home and has really bonded with his new owner.... they are both happy campers.

Puppy news and photos of available male whippet

2011-07-09T18:14:00.000-07:00

I have posted 8 week old photos of the puppies on my website, http://www.sowaglawhippets.com/ and I also have some photos of the 15 month old whippet boy that is now available. His name is Brit and he is super sweet and loving. Just to peek your interest, here is one photo of Brit.

Yvonne

Puppy progress

2011-05-28T16:57:00.000-07:00

Three weeks old now and time to move out of the whelping box, more room to stretch those little legs.... they will be running soon, tho they are only toddling now. Got some pics of them in their bed today. Some sleeping, some playing and some just looking cute.

Puppies have arrived!!

2011-05-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

Rowans pups were born on Friday, May 6. There are 5 girls and 1 boy. Here are photos of the babies at 1 week.

PCA and some gorgeous whippet boys

2011-05-14T11:21:00.001-07:00

Following my AWC National adventure, I went to the Poodle Club of America National Specialty in Salisbury, MD. No, I don't have any poodles, but I have done a lot of poodle artwork! I met with Michael and Murray, who had a booth there, featuring my artwork and some lovely original statues. I was there so people could "meet the artist."

The poodle show was incredible, beautiful dogs. I am sharing a couple photos I took of the ring. It is in an expo center, but they actually bring in sod so the dogs have a grass surface to show on. In the corners of the rings, beautiful decorations which included life size poodles made of flowers! So cool.

While there, I met with Steve Surfman and his wife Lisa, as Steve was doing the photography. Steve and Lisa got two whippet boys from me, and boy are they maturing and looking good. Milo, the older one wasn't as co-operative for his photo that day so I am in it, but Sloan handled it like a pro and we got some pretty good photos of him. The boys really looked great and they sure love Steve and Lisa!!

Yvonne

AWC National News

2011-05-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

OK, I admit, I am a bit belated here in posting about the National since it was the beginning of April, but I have been so busy...... (excuses, excuses) This year's national was again a great one, with good attendence, tons of beautiful whippets and lots of fun. The show committee made sure it was a National to remember. For those who have never been, the National is always held in April but moves around to different parts of the country. It is always held in the ballroom of a nice hotel. This years was at the Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel/Resort in Lexington, KY. What a beautiful part of the country and the hotel was top notch. Imagine one whole section of the hotel filled with whippets with 612 entered in conformation, and a total of 931 entries in all the events, which include, sweeps, futurity, obedience and rally. Plus prior to the show at the hotel, there was a coursing event nearby. I didn't go to that. I was vendor chair this year and was at the hotel helping the vendors get situated. And wow, the vendors, everything you could want whippet related! I myself, have only a couple little brags; a second place in Novice bitch with Tyme and a 4th in Brace with the boys, Merlin and Robbie.

New Whippet Website for Sowagla Whippets

2011-05-11T09:05:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to announce I have a new website for Sowagla Whippets. It is not finished quite yet, but I have a lot done already and it is up. Please visit at www.sowaglawhippets.com and bookmark it as a favoritie!!!
Thanks,
Yvonne

Young adult male available to approved home

2011-04-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

I have a beautiful 2 year old male whippet that I have decieded to part with to just the right home. He is fawn and white, big and elegant and has been shown in conformation. He is house broken, well mannered and crate trained. He gets along well with other dogs, men, women and children. If you are interested in Robbie, drop me an email. canineart@windstream.net

Litter expected first week in May

2011-04-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of mom to be, Rowan. She is Appraxin Rowan Wood of Sowagla and has been bred to Sel. CH Fleetwood Return To Sendr, Jake. This is a co-breeding with Calvin G. Perry of Appraxin fame. We are both looking forward to what should be a beautiful and colorful litter. Stay tuned for news of these babies.

Yvonne

North Carolina tornadoes, all OK here

2011-04-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was quite a day here in North Carolina as many of you have seen by the news. I have recieved so many phone calls and emails from friends far and wide. Yes, we are all OK with no damage at all to home or property. It wasn't the case though in other parts of Sanford and the damage is even more incredible seeing it in person than it is on television. I know you have seen photos of the Lowe's home improvement store, but other factories and buildings in the path were even more damaged, flattened some of them. There are going to be a lot of people out of work for a while and as well as people displaced whose homes were so damaged and destroyed. My prayers are with them.Yvonne

Jake kids doing great in the ring.....

2011-03-17T13:24:00.000-07:00

Several youngsters sired by my Jake, Sel. Ch. Fleetwood Return To Sendr, are hitting the rings and doing well. This past weekend, Magic, owned by Todd Miller and bred by Sue Vernon, Todd and Barb Wayne, got his first point going WD, BOW & BOB. Dam of that litter was the beautiful Luna, Top 20 winner, CH Moongaze Jomyr Some Splainin Ta Do. A couple weekends ago at the Arizona Whippet Association specialties, littermate Kobe (Summit Above The Rim), shown in photo above, and owned by Sue Vernon did great. He got two major reserves from the puppy class and then WD & BOW as well as BOS and BBE for a 4 or 5 point major. He is racking up the points now. And in Florida, Ann Myers got first point on her Jake daughter, Sportingfield N Sowagla Maiden Dance, AKA Deirdre. Congrats to all!!!!

Litter sired by Myles

2011-03-17T13:01:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 of the 8 pups sired by my Myles, Sel. Ch. Sowagla Quicksilver To Taejaan. The mother is Rajo Dance On Darling and the litter was bred by Jo Pelton in Southwest Virginia. Can you believe all 8 puppies were females? They are so cute and love people. These 3 are spoken for but if you have any interest in the rest of the litter, let me know and I can put you in contact with Jo. The dam Juba, goes back closely to Appraxin lines and overall the pedigree shows lots of foreign influence with dogs from England, Australia and NZ.

And my beautiful Patchouli

2011-03-17T12:57:00.001-07:00

Here is how Patchouli is developing. She is 8 months old now and going to conformtion classes. What a wild thing she can be! We are getting ready for her first show which is the American Whippet Club National Specialty in just a couple weeks. Road trip soon....

Puppy pics as they grow!

2011-03-17T12:49:00.001-07:00

I have been very remiss in posting to my blog. So sorry for that. So I will make up for it today by posting lots of photos! Here are the two Oberon x Raven pups now that they are 14 weeks. These two are still at my house, the male Byron will be staying here with me and Sophie will be going to a show home soon. I am very pleased with how they are developing and they are the sweetest pups and really well behaved too. Can you tell I am very high on this litter? Oh, and Byron has his official registered name now..... going with the gothic theme, he is Sowagla Dynia Gothic Romance.

Yvonne

7 week old puppy photos

2011-01-21T16:31:00.000-08:00

Here are all the cuties from their first "official" photo shoot. Taken on Tuesday, one day shy of 7 weeks.

From top to bottom: Wide blaze boy, Split face girl, Narrow blaze boy, Blaze girl and Blue eye boy

At this point most are spoken for, but inquiries are welcome.

Congratulations to Lemmy!!

2011-01-20T07:01:00.000-08:00

Lemmy is owned by Wendy Montroy in Jacksonville, FL. This beautiful blue brindle boy has gone to a couple shows and last week garnered his first point going Best of Winners. The weather was bad so Wendy didn't get a photo, but here is Lemmy (Sowagla Trace of Quicksilver) posing on his grooming table at home.

Arrival of a beautiful batch of brindles

2010-12-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

Announcing the arrival on Dec. 1 of a new litter of 5 pups, 3 boys and 2 girls. This litter is a co-breeding with Paige Zalnoski of Dynia whippets. Paige and I co-bred the sire CH Dynia Sowagla Oberon. Oberon was one of 4 to finish their championships in that litter. Dam of this litter is Raven, Moonbeam Sowagla N Sportingfld Gothic Girl. Here are pics of both sire and dam as well as Raven and her pups right after the birthing.

Frankie has gone to his new home in FL

2010-10-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

Cute little Frankie left for his new home on Tues. John and Jennifer just love him already. I know he will have fun playing with his new whippet buddies, Marley and Meridith.

Three beautiful boy whippet pups

2010-10-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

All three boys have gone to their new homes!!

Yvonne

Just some photos......

2010-09-13T07:21:00.000-07:00

Spotlight on Milo

2010-07-27T07:21:00.000-07:00

Another Birthday photo from the Myles x Buffy litter who turned one year old June 13. Milo looks quite proud and happy in his birthday outfit. Thanks to Steve Surfman for the photo. Owners Lisa and Steve also sent along a photo of Milo's first AKC show win. He looks really handsome here. Milo is doing and learning lots of things and is bound to be a "very accomplished dog."

Pretty Piper on Pink Pillow

2010-07-08T17:24:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy hearing from people who have gotten whippets from me and I really, really enjoy getting photos of them. I love hearing how they are doing and how much they are loved!! Today, I got this photo of Piper who lives in Florida. She resembles her mom Bonnie in the face, but what really strikes me is how much she looks like her grandfather, the great Luke, CH Sporting Fields Kinsman.

I also noticed how the chair in the background makes a heart shape above Piper's head. Thank you Randi for sharing this photo with me and making my day.

Happy 1st Birthday to Myles and Buffy litter

2010-06-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the big 1st birthday for these babies, so I guess they aren't puppies any more, now they are all grown up. And here is how Mimi celebrated her birthday with her owners Paige and Michael and her best bud Oberon....... goodies at "Piglet's Pantry" in Mt. Dora, FL.

Faith gets a second major this past weekend

2010-06-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

Under long time breeder judge Dr. John Shelton. It was at the Asheville Kennel Club on Sunday and a nice 4 pointer.

Photo by Julie Poole Photography

New Champion photo

2010-06-14T12:40:00.000-07:00

Merlin's finishing photo, I am so proud of this sweet boy. And I think this photo turned out really well. Merlin was completely owner/breeder handled to his championship which makes it extra sweet.

Congrats to Jaytea/Chesara on litter

2010-06-09T05:48:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Chesara Jaytea Chimney Swift whelped a beautiful litter of 10, 4 girls and 6 boys, in varying colors and markings. Sire is my Sel. CH Fleetwood Return To Sendr. Will have some photos to post soon. In the meantime you can contact Jaytea Whippets in Maryland at jayteawhpt@yahoo.com for a pedigree and more information. Way to go Sunny!

Merlin New Champion

2010-05-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

What an exciting weekend at the Mid Atlantic Hound Club shows. My Merlin finished his Championship going WD and BOW for a major. As always Merlin was show by me. He is now CH Sowagla Appraxin Makin' Magic. Just as exciting, my Faith, Sporting Fields What Ever was WB for a major as well. I have been waiting to show Faith and now it looks like she is ready!
To top off the day, a litter I have co-bred with Ute Soles and Calvin Perry was born. 5 girls and 2 boys. Sire is CH Fleetwood Return To Sendr, dam is Appraxin Sowagla Hearts Desire. They are beautiful babies with a variety of markings. Watch here for updates.
Yvonne

Dog show news...

2010-05-02T17:02:00.000-07:00

From Steve and Lisa with Milo. He won 9-12, winners dog, best of winners and best opposite sex!!!!! today in Delaware at what I think is his first show. And best of all, Milo enjoyed himself and was wagging his tail the whole time on the table. Congrats to Lisa, Steve and Milo. Here is a recent photo of Milo relaxing at home with his new buddy Sloan.

Milo was bred by myself and Phoebe Booth and is from the Myles x Buffy litter.

Sloan was bred by me also with Debbie Butt and is from the Myles x Faith litter.

Leaving the nest

2010-04-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

All the babies have gone to their new homes now except one. Charm is still here with me but even she will be leaving soon for her new home in Florida. She is exceptionally bright and her name Charm fits her well as she is certainly charming. She will be going to Ann Meyer and co-owned by myself and co-breeder Debbie Butt. Looks like she will be headed to the show ring.

Here she is being her cute self and hanging out with a rubber chicken.

Jake, Sel. Ch Fleetwood Return To Sendr has been a busy boy lately with lots of girlfriends. I will keep you posted but so far it looks like Mira, or Appraxin Sowagla Hearts Desire is definitely PG. We are awaiting the news on several other girls. If you want info on upcoming Jake pups, just drop me an email.

Baby photos

2010-03-04T11:11:00.000-08:00

I am much remiss for not posting photos of the babies before now, but they change so much every day, it is hard to keep up. They are toddling, playing sorta, their eyes are open of course and they have tiny little teeth. They are very aware of me now when I check up on them, sitting and looking right at my face as if to say, whoh, there's that big lady again! They are also enjoying being held, but not for long, and like for me to sit in the ex-pen with them so they can investigate me thoroughly. Today they decided to munch on mommas food so even though they are not quite 4 weeks, I will be starting them on soaked puppy food.

Hope you enjoy the photos.

Yvonne

Congrats Barb and Andre!

2010-02-07T15:29:00.001-08:00

Congratulations are in order for Barb Timm and Andre. Andre is from the Myles/Buffy litter and is 7 months old. He went Winners Dog for 2 points on his first show weekend. I know this team is going to make me proud.

Robbie Photos by Festiva Photography

2010-01-29T06:46:00.000-08:00

This is Robbie, or Sachem Sowagla Highland Rogue, he is 1 year old. You might notice how much he looks like his daddy Merlin. He is a double grandson of my Arthur.

A date with Festiva Photography

2010-01-29T06:31:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, I met with Katie Rudolph of Festiva Photography and three of my dogs. We got some lovely photos, so I wanted to share. I will have to post photos of my old boy Arthur later as the photos aren't ready yet.

But here are some lovely ones of Raven, or Moonbeam Sowagla N Sportingfld Gothic Girl. I am also attaching a logo I painted for Raven, just for fun.

New home for Ronin, and litter due soon

2010-01-21T13:41:00.000-08:00

Ronin has found a wonderful new home! She will be close by too, with a lovely couple and two other whippets to keep her company.
I'm excited about my upcoming litter due the first week in Feb. Beautiful Faith, Sporting Fields What Ever was bred to Myles, Sel CH Sowagla Quick Silver To Taejaan.
Faith looks like a barrel on legs right now, not exactly a girlish figure. Stay tuned for more updates!

Whippet puppy available to the right home

2010-01-12T06:51:00.000-08:00

Ronin is now available to a good pet home. She is 6 months old, tiny and so very cute. Affectionate and loving. Please contact me for more information on this cutie. No Shipping.

New photos

2009-12-31T09:29:00.000-08:00

Had a great time the past few days with my friend Ann visiting. We took the grand tour of Sanford and shopped til we dropped. Also got in a short photo session with Raven. It was too cold to do much but thought I would share the two best photos of my next show hopeful. Last time Raven was shown, she was 2nd in her futurity class at the AWC National.

New Champion

2009-12-17T15:22:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I have posted, things have been crazy and busy but good. On December 4, in Winston-Salem my Koda finished her championship. I just got the photo today. She is CH Sachem Remarque by Sowagla, bred by Paula Miles. Her sire is my Sel. CH Fleetwood Return To Sendr and her dam is CH Sowagla Dynia Galadriel.

Perdita at 4 months

2009-10-10T18:19:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple photos I got today of my keeper girl from the Myles x Buffy litter, Perdita. She is just shy of 4 months. Also, since Faith has had the cast on, I have had to restrict her activities. So it made sense to let her play with the puppy, and the have become best friends. They play and play, but very gently. Here are some photos of them playing tug.

News Update

2009-09-24T17:17:00.000-07:00

I have been super busy and not posting as much as I want to so here is a post to update readers on the doings (and mishaps) at Sowagla Whippets.

All my pups have gone to their new homes now, the last one delivered at the Southern Specialty in Atlanta. My keeper, Perdita, went along and had a good time, but now misses her sister Mimi. She is getting over it though, as I am giving her lots of attention.

In the show news, Koda got 2 more points on the Tarheel Circuit in Raleigh. Now she just needs 2 additional to complete her championship.

At the Southern Specialty in Atlanta, I show Robbie all 4 days of regular shows and the 2 sweepstakes. He was either 1st or 2nd place despite the fact he wanted to play, I was very proud of him. Merlin got a 4th in Open on one of the two days I showed him.

I also got to show a dog I co-bred, the Arthur son Oberon, Ch Dynia Sowagla Oberon. His owner Paige (who is also now owner of pup Mimi) had foot surgery and wasn't allowed to run yet. I showed him 3 days and at the Supported Entry on Friday, he got BOS to the beautiful Chanel, over some other nice male specials. We are very proud of him too!

Now for the mishap. After I got home, my young bitch Faith broke her right front leg. She was playing in the yard and I really don't know how it happened. Poor baby. It was a clean break so my vet was able to use a cast. I have added a photo of Faith in her cast too.

Puppies all leaving for new homes

2009-09-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

Sonya and Heather will be leaving on Monday, Andre on Saturday and Mimi next week, just leaving me with my keeper Perdita. It is always sad to see the pups leave, but happy that they are going to such good homes.

And I get so many lovely photos. Here are a few more of the beautiful Steve Surfman photos from Rehobeth beach. This pup is Milo (was Iago). Hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I do.

Sonya and Heather, Myles x Buffy girls

2009-09-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

I have two female puppies still available from the litter of CH Sowagla Quick Silver to Taejann x Shamasan Houndhill In The Buff litter. They are 10 weeks old now, Sonya is red brindle with a black mask and Heather is blue brindle with a blue mask. They are outgoing, happy pups with great personalities. Feel free to contact me at canineart@windstream.net for an application if you think you would like one of these girls to join your family.

Beautiful photos to share

2009-09-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of the fabulous photos taken by Steve Surfman of Iago, whose name has now been changed to Milo. It looks like Milo had a wonderful time at Rehobeth Beach with his owners Steve and Lisa.

My keeper pup, Perdita

2009-09-01T08:52:00.000-07:00

The decision is finally made and Perdita will be staying here at Sowagla. I look forward to showing this sweet, pretty, blue brindle in the future.

The Myles/Buffy Pups at 7 weeks

2009-08-02T14:23:00.000-07:00

Here is the gang waiting in a temporary pen to have their individual photos done. Isn't this just the cutest bunch??

Whippet girls at 7 weeks

2009-08-02T14:13:00.001-07:00

I have a stacked, side shot of each of the pups along with a head shot. The only one there is not a head shot included is the red girl, Nina. But there is a very cute one of her in the candid shots that shows her pretty face.

So thanks to Steve Surfman for all the lovely photos.

More of the girls at 7 weeks

2009-08-02T14:10:00.001-07:00

Puppy girls at 7 weeks

2009-08-02T14:05:00.001-07:00

More 7 week photos, the other two boys

2009-08-02T14:02:00.001-07:00

Updated photos from 7 weeks

2009-08-02T13:50:00.000-07:00

Had a lovely visit from Steve Surfman and his wife Lisa. If you don't know he is an awesome photographer and does a lot of dog shows and events. Here are some really cute candids of the pups.

We also did stacked photos and got lovely head shots too. Some of the pups were really co-operative and some were not when it came to stacking them. Lisa was jumping up and down squeaking a stuffed frog to get their attention and I was trying to bait them with Vienna sausages. All this fuss was met with limited sucess and in too much sucess when they tried too hard to get the sausages.

Each of the brindle boys have a different color collar on.

Anyway, here they are. Enjoy.

My Litter and how they grow

2009-07-29T03:53:00.000-07:00

Every week there are new changes in the pups and they are so much fun to watch and play with. It was time for the litter of 12 to get a new outdoor setup so they have more room to run and play, so that is what I did on Monday. Now the babies are spending their days outside in the fresh air and sunshine in a bigger pen and I am putting them up in crates at night instead of the indoor expen. The first whole night in the crates went well. No crying and no accidents. I was up at 6:00 am and carrying them outside where they have their breakfast. Here are a few recent pictures. This weekend, I will be getting more formal stacked photos of all 12.

On another note, I did go to dogshows in Greenville, SC this past weekend. Met up with friends and had a lovely time. My goal of finishing Koda or Merlin did not happen, tho they both placed well. It was a huge whippet entry with majors in both sexes. No more dog shows now until the majority of these babies go to their new homes. Now that they are older, they are even more work!! But those of you who know me know that it is a labor of love.

All Adopted

2009-07-21T18:15:00.000-07:00

Winni Marie the rescue has been adopted. And the three adults I had available have found great new homes as well. Thanks to everyone for the many inquiries I have had.
On another note, the Buffy x Myles litter will be 6 weeks old this weekend. My how time flies when you are cleaning up after 12 little ones. Haha
Official 6 week pics will be taken the beginning of next week.

WRAP or Whippet Rescue and Placement

2009-07-05T04:29:00.000-07:00

Many of you may not know, but in addition to Sowagla Whippets, I am a long time (over 12 years) volunteer for Whippet Rescue and Placement or WRAP which is under the auspices of The American Whippet Club, of which I am also a member. There are usually not a lot of whippets in rescue, but when there are, we have volunteers all over the country to help out whippets in need. It has been a while since I have actually had a WRAP whippet at my home, over a year since I had 2 boys in here at once.

I now have a girl that I picked up on Friday and she is available for adoption. She is not up on the WRAP website yet http://www.whippet-rescue.com/ but will be soon. So I thought i would preview her here. I am ready to start taking applications on her adoption so if you think you might have a place for her in your home and in your heart, please fill out the adoption form on the WRAP website http://www.whippet-rescue.com/ and send it to me at canineart@windstream.net

Here is a little bit about Winni Marie....

She is not from a shelter nor was she a stray, she is an owner turn in. They can no longer keep her due to changing family circumstances. Winni Marie is a very attractive, 5 year old,black with white trim, spayed female whippet. Her coat is glossy and her eyes are huge and expressive. Winni is loving though slightly aloof with strangers when she first meets them. Winni must go to a home with another dog because she had some anxiety when her former owners firt got her and a second dog solved that problem. Winni is great in my house, gets along well with my other dogs and crates well when I leave. She loves to play and chase thrown objects in the yard. She comes with lots of accessories, collar, lead, toys, blankets, bed, dishes and coats. Winni's adoption fee is $300 which goes to WRAP to help other whippets in need.

Big Litter Announcement

2009-06-14T08:05:00.000-07:00

And I mean BIG, with capital letters. Buffy's pups were born in the wee hours of the morning on Saturday. There are 12 pups! What a surprise! There are 7 girls and 5 boys with a variety of color, some solids and some parti-colors.

Puppy breath expected very soon......

2009-06-02T17:50:00.000-07:00

Buffy's litter is due next week and I can't wait! Well, I will have to wait, but definitely am excited. I got some photos of soon to be daddy Myles tonight so I could post one here. Isn't he handsome? He is half Australian and looks so much like his Taejaan relatives. If you scroll down, there is a nice pic of Buffy in an earlier (April) post. The pedigree of these two is awesome! It is also going to be interesting to see what colors and markings these babies will have. Buffy is solid red with a black mask, Myles is a silver (blue) brindle with white trim. So watch here for the litter announcement......

Charlottesville weekend

2009-06-01T15:13:00.000-07:00

I took my art booth on the road this past weekend to Charlottesville, VA. I just love the show site there on the Foxfield Steeplechase grounds with horse farms all around and a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

I showed Koda, she now needs 4 singles to finish, but instead I am bragging on her half sister, Jenny AKA Moonbeams Peas N Carrots. Koda went RWB both days to Jenny and on Saturday, Jenny got BOB. Jenny was bred by Emily Carabello as well as shown by Emily. She was in the 9-12 class. So here are a couple pictures I got Jenny and Emily that I want to share. Jenny is really looking a lot like her daddy Jake.

Robbie is here and other news

2009-05-18T07:22:00.000-07:00

Robbie, or Sachem Sowagla Highland Rogue has arrived, had fun hanging out at his first show and had his first official photo shoot by Katie Rudolph of Festiva Photography.

He is very bright and has quite the personality, I am thrilled.

In other news, beautiful Buffy is definitely in whelp and due mid-June. I think this is going to be a very exciting litter with a wonderful pedigree that crosses my American/Australian line with the Shamasan and Hound Hill dual purpose dogs.

I also have some young adults that are available to the right, special homes.

Easter Puppy photo

2009-04-27T07:54:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest group shot of the fawn litter. I am looking forward to Robbie arriving here soon. He is the third one in from the right. At this point there are 4 pups still available, 2 girls and 2 boys. Contact me and I will put you in touch with Paula for more information. canineart@windstream.net

Tia and Mira go coursing

2009-04-27T07:48:00.000-07:00

My dear friends Ute and Doug Soles went coursing last weekend with Tia, CH Sowagla Dynia Tianna and Mira, Sowagla Appraxin Hearts Desire. The girls had been practicing but this was their first real meet. It was held in Riedsville, NC by MAHA. On Sat. April 18th, both Tia and Mira were NBQ their first time running. On Sunday, Tia was sidelined by a cut stopper pad, but Mira was 2nd for 21 points. Way to go girls.

Buffy came home with me

2009-04-19T18:11:00.001-07:00

Let me introduce Buffy, Shamasan Houndhill In the Buff. Phoebe Booth was kind enough to let me bring her home after I fell for this lovely little lady. Well, little Buffy was in full season so she has been bred to my half Australian boy, Select CH Sowagla Quick Silver to Taejaan. Keep watching here for updates. Hopes are for a litter due in June!

And gorgeous Oberon, and a tale of a loose whippet

2009-04-19T18:01:00.000-07:00

Here is Paige Zalnoski, my dear friend showing her wonderful special Oberon, CH Dynia Sowagla Oberon. This photo was taken by her husband Michael since Paige was in the ring. Oberon is a real look-alike of his daddy Arthur, my special boy Ch Sowagla Myth Maker who was WD at the 2000 AWC National Specialty.
I have to add here what a hero Michael was at the National. He only came one day to spend with us as he was transporting some goods in a large trailer on his monthly run. When heading to the hotel in the morning he spotted a whippet running loose so he immediately followed. Unknown to him, a little bitch had escaped from her pen. Anyway, he followed her in his van for over 4 miles, keeping between her and the busy road. After 4 miles she finally stopped from exhaustion. Michael got out of the van and the bitch still wouldn't let him approach her, so he LAID DOWN IN THE ROAD and she came to investigate... then he grabbed her leg and so caught her. Her owner was so stunned as she was thinking the worst. A happy ending!!

More National Stuff... big brags....

2009-04-19T17:51:00.001-07:00

My big huge, super dooper brag for the National is my Jaykie-man! Jake, showed absolutely wonderfully and judge M. Hagstedt awared him a select placement. This is a HUGE honor, so now he is Select CH Fleetwood Return To Sendr. I want to thank all the wonderful people ringside who clapped and cheered in his support and also those who took note of all his beautiful offspring that were shown this week. Thank you so much!

Thanks also to Chris Durrance-Watkins who showed my beautiful Gillian, CH Sportingfield Stone of Destiny. She made the cut and looked so wonderful.

Here is my Koda on the table being examined by judge M. Hagstedt. In the end, he awarded her a 4th place in the absolutely huge open bitch class. Koda is Sachem Remarque by Sowagla, also sired by Jake and out of the beautiful CH Sowagla Dynia Galadriel. She was bred by Paula Milnes.

American Whippet Club National Specialty

2009-04-19T17:33:00.000-07:00

Above is the Jake, CH Fleetwood Return to Sendr in the stud dog class, handled by me, for his get, Koda, handled by Emily Carabello and Jewel, handled by Justin Smithey.

This is Sowagla Enigma at Simbali or Emma in the 12-18 class handled by owner and friend, Ann Meyer. Emma is sired by Select Ch. Sowala Quick Silver of Taejaan, out of Ch. Sowagla Dynia Tianna.

Here is beautiful Tomas having fun with toys in the hotel room. He did not show but went to his new home in Florida with Donna LaRiche, after the National.

This is Cricket or Sowagla Nevesongbird of Sportingfield owned and shown by Barbara Timm.

Here is my Raven, or Moonbeam Sowagla N sportingfld Gothic Girl, bred by Emily Carabello, owned and shown by me. Raven was 2nd in her Futurity class and made the cut in regular classes. She is sired by Jake, Ch Fleetwood Return to Sendr, out of Sowagla Moonbeams Day Tripper.

Wow, I can't believe it has been a week already since I drove home from the National in Atlanta, GA. I had so much fun showing dogs, showing and selling artwork in my booth, visiting with friends and staying with three really good friends in the beautiful Atlanta Hilton Hotel. The show was huge, and judge Magnus Hagstedt did a wonderful job of sorting through all his beautiful entries, as did Carolyn Bowers in the futurity and all the other super judges. Anyway, here are some photos taken by one of my good friends and roomies, Paige Zalnoski, along with the highlights for me.

Cutness Alert!

2009-03-26T20:13:00.000-07:00

Got this photo of Asia's babies tonight. I am certainly prejudiced, but I think they are the cutest babies ever.

Puppy pics

2009-03-17T04:51:00.001-07:00

Here at last is a photo of the babies..... just look at this adorable, yummy pile of fawn and whites. Too cute. They are two weeks old.

Litter announcement

2009-03-08T14:43:00.000-07:00

Merlin was bred to the beautiful Asia, CH Sowagla Dynia Galadriel and on February 25th whelped 8 healthy, beautiful fawn and white puppies. There are 5 males and 3 females. They are bred by Asia's owner, Paula Milnes and are in Guilford, CT. Will have photos of the babies to post soon. Merlin is very proud of his first litter. Here is a photo of Asia.

Puppies are growing up

2009-01-09T13:47:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos taken today of my pups. Emily came over to see them and helped with the photo session.

At the top is Tomas, almost 6 months, then his littermate, Raven.

At the bottom is Pipit at almost 10 months. He decided to wave one ear in this photo but I still liked it the best. He is going to be a small male.

Information on their breeding is elsewhere in this blog.

Recent wins!

2008-12-28T07:31:00.000-08:00

Just got my photos from recent wins, December in Winston-Salem. Beautiful Koda got a 3 point major and handsome Merlin got a 4 point major at AWC supported entry. I am very proud of these two youngsters. Merlin now just needs one more major to finish his championship and Koda is halfway there.

Photo of Koda from recent shows

2008-12-01T17:24:00.000-08:00

I think this photo turned out very well so wanted to share. Koda is Sachem Remarque by Sowagla, bred by Paula Miles. She is sired by my Jake, CH Fleetwood Return to Sendr and her dam is the beautiful fawn, CH Sowagla Dynia Galadriel.

Shows in Virginia

2008-11-08T07:53:00.000-08:00

Recently attended my favorite show in beautiful Leesburg, VA at the Oatlands Plantation. It is always beautiful fall colors at this time of year but the weather can be dicey as it was this time. I did my art booth there and it rained and poured rain on Saturday, but on Sunday the sun came out and it was spectacular. Then I was home for a day and off to VA Beach, VA.

I am happy to report that Pipit, Sowagla Sportingfield Tawny Pipit was WD for his first point at the Potomac Hound Show and Koda, Sachem Remarque by Sowagla ,was WB and BOW. Then on Friday, Koda was WB again for two points.

I've included a photo of the show grounds in Leesburg early Sunday morning with the mist lifting.

Here are also two photos of pups Tomas and Raven. I am having a lot of fun with these two sweeties. Aren't they cute???

Addendum to birthday post

2008-10-18T07:51:00.000-07:00

I meant to say all blue brindle and blue fawn litter.....sorry all you blue fawn kids! Beautiful Buoy pictured here.

Happy second birthday to one of my litters

2008-10-18T06:47:00.000-07:00

On 10-14-06, a beautiful litter of all blue brindles was born to Blake and Ellie. Wishing a happy birthday to Callie, Trinket, Ellie, Buoy, Ranier and all the rest.

Here are photos of little Callie's birthday celebration with her wonderful owner, Myra.

More Jake babies!

2008-10-05T17:26:00.000-07:00

Friday was a fun, whippet day! Emily Carabello brought her litter to my house, they are 12 weeks old now and I was to choose a stud fee pup. I had seen photos but this was the first time I got to see them in person and get my hands on them. I must say it really is a pretty litter, there were 4 girls and 2 boys. The sire is my Jake, Ch Fleetwood Return to Sendr and dam is UKC Ch Sowagla Moonbeam Daytripper, or Daya. Above are the three we are keeping. Tomas, Raven and Chili.
Here is cute little Tomas.
Tomas stacked, he is staying here at Sowagla.
Raven stacked, also staying here.
Chili stacked. Emily and her friend Melissa will be showing Chili.

There are a couple more pups available from Emily so email me if you want contact information.

Here are my babies

2008-09-03T17:54:00.001-07:00

Some candid shots of Pipit and Larkin while on a walk in the country on their co-breeders farm. Everything was so green and lush and the weather beautiful. These two pups are just the sweetest (sometimes) and a handfull (sometimes). They sure look a lot alike don't they? I can't wait to show them. These two are sired by CH Fleetwood Return to Sendr and out of the lovely Australian import Calahorra Primula. I am proud to announce that daddy Jake now has his first Champion offspring. CH Appraxin Queen of the Jungle, or Blair is she is better known by her owners Justin Smithey and Calvin Perry.

Happy Birthday Arthur

2008-07-06T09:01:00.000-07:00

Arthur, CH Sowagla Myth Maker turned 10 on July 4th. We celebrated with extra goodies and today a photo session. Arthur is several generations of Sowagla breeding with a strong sire line of Champions and is linebred on CH Surrey Hill's Houston ROMX.

I don't have alot of baby pictures of Arthur as I didn't have a good camera at the time, but he was a standout with a lot of presence. He proved himself with that presence in the show ring and gave me some of my most thrilling wins, including an AWC supported entry win, a placement as a youngster at the AWC National, and then the following year went Winners Dog at the 2000 AWC National. He finished with three majors. Then he got a select at the Southern Specialty.

Arthur got to be a race dog for a while after finishing, competing in CWA, NOTRA and WRA. At the 2001 WRA National he received a trophy for High Scoring Bench Champion.

Arthur hasn't been used at stud extensively, but he has produced 6 Champions, more being shown and (hopefully) a litter on the way.

He is definitely King Arthur at home with my bed as his throne, there he takes his toys.... and is good about not unstuffing them, at least when they are new. He likes the ones that make funny noises the best.

Almost every day I let him run loose on the property for his "big circle" where he runs full out around our large garage and then back to the door. He really is a special guy..... Happy Birthday Arthur.

Miss Maya

2008-07-06T08:50:00.000-07:00

Older whippets are special and I want to share some thoughts and photos.....

Miss Maya turned 10 in Nov. 2007 and so is the oldest here at Sowagla right now. She was born in Florida before I moved to North Carolina and was co-bred with Carolyn Bowers of Surrey Hill's fame. Her daddy was CH Surrey Hill Rouge of Chelsea and her mom was Lyon's-Surrey Hill's Scarlet from the successful cross of Houston ROMX and Misty's Sure to Tick ROMX. Maya was never real enthusiastic about showing but finished and became CH Sowagla Masquerade. Maya is camera shy and so it has always been difficult to get good photos of her, but she has the most beautiful eyes, so typical and sought after in a whippet, deep dark round liquid pools. Maya is quiet and unassuming and just an all-round good girl. I cherish her.

Photo from Richmond

2008-07-05T07:39:00.000-07:00

Want to share photo of Merlin winning the points in Richmond. Had two photos taken, one each day, but this turned out the best. The judge here is Mr. Joe Tacker.

Super weekend in Richmond VA

2008-06-25T08:33:00.000-07:00

Had great success in the ring in Richmond this past weekend. Merlin was WD/BOW on both days, adding 4 more points to his total..... now I will need to look for majors. I showed Koda (Sachem Remarque by Sowagla) on Sunday only and she got RWB. Will post photos when I get them.

Other news... Jake x Daisy pup, Winter Wren was picked up by her new owner, Barb Timm of Michigan, at the show. She has now been dubbed Flicker, which is still a bird name, and it fits her well. Here are the two of them before hitting the road.

A Little news also

2008-06-11T17:20:00.000-07:00

My boy Arthur, CH Sowagla Myth Maker is looking forward to this weekend...... it looks like he will have a lady friend visiting..... more news on his latest tryst to come.
And hopefully I will have some new puppy photos forthcoming as well. The Jake and Daisy babies are already 13 weeks. My how time flies. Jake is CH Fleetwood Return to Sendr and Daisy is Calahorra Primula, an Australian import.

Sowagla Appraxin Makin' Magic

2008-06-09T16:58:00.000-07:00

Merlin is a sweet and beautiful son of CH Sowagla Myth Maker and CH Sowagla Sportingfld Sunbonnet. I am showing him currently and he has 4 points to date. Here is a photo of my young hopeful going WD & BOW at the hound show in Raleigh last month.

Welcome to Sowagla Whippets

2008-06-09T15:26:00.000-07:00

Many of you have been to my website, but I am excited about creating this blog where I can easily update things, post photos, wins, news, litters, available dogs and more! Please mark me in your favorites and visit often!
Yvonne