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What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

 

[Vicky]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

 

[tinarpoole]

GOOD POST VICKY ALL RELEVENT POINTS.FULLY AGREE WITH HELLBOUND ITS REALLY GREAT TO FOLLOW ANY PUPS YOU HAVE BRED FROM YOUR DOG OR BITCH.WHEN YOUR DOGS GET KNOCKED OUT AT AN OPEN YOU CAN FOLLOW THERE RUNNING TO GIVE YOU ADDED INTEREST.THE COST OF REARING PUPS AND PUTTING IN THE VITAMINS AND GOODNESS MAKESBREEDING A LOSS LEADER AND PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF JUST WANT YOUR PUPS TO GO TO A GOOD SAFE AND SECURE HOME.

 

[meddling]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

 

[LYNCHIE]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

 

[meddling]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

Not interferring, just concerned...lets hope everyone treats their dogs as you and your mates do!

...and last time I looked, we are all free to post where ever we like!

 

[jinnyfizz]

IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MANY MAKE THE TRACK

I'd be interested to know what happens to all the ones that don't? :unsure:

 

[LYNCHIE]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

Not interferring, just concerned...lets hope everyone treats their dogs as you and your mates do!

...and last time I looked, we are all free to post where ever we like!

of course you are but know what your on about 1st :clown: :clown:

 

[meddling]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

Not interferring, just concerned...lets hope everyone treats their dogs as you and your mates do!

...and last time I looked, we are all free to post where ever we like!

of course you are but know what your on about 1st :clown: :clown:

maybe you should learn how to use the forum so you don't post 6 times! - dare say someone will clean it up for you though

I do know that there are far too many puppies around - don't need to know more than that!

 

[sadieandco]

The ones that dont make the track will probs end up like the few we got in our families as loving family pets Whippies aint just good racer they brill pets too All our whippets are pets first racing second

 

[dolly]

Looking more and more like Epuz everyday

 

[meddling]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

Not interferring, just concerned...lets hope everyone treats their dogs as you and your mates do!

...and last time I looked, we are all free to post where ever we like!

of course you are but know what your on about 1st :clown: :clown:

maybe you should learn how to use the forum so you don't post 6 times! - dare say someone will clean it up for you though

I do know that there are far too many puppies around - don't need to know more than that!

normally dont reply unless someone gets on my tits youve hit JACKPOT !!!

So I've 'got on your tits' by being concerned about the welfare of Whippets....says it all that does!!!

 

[Fleesh]

IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MANY MAKE THE TRACK

I'd be interested to know what happens to all the ones that don't? :unsure:

I don't know about others but here's our record. You will perhaps find others that breed non-peds have a similar list of the dogs they have kept, the pups they have sold, where they've raced or where they live, who owns them etc. etc.

Kerri - Connor's Lass - pre-booked before mating, born Sept 2001, produced 3 litter for us, currently asleep on the duvet in the living room.

Blaze - Moany Moany - pre-booked before mating, born Jan 2003, produced 1 litter for us, also asleep on the duvet in the living room.

Talli and Jessica - Connor's Legacy and Dream from Kerri's first litter, born Feb 2005, Jessi asleep by the sofa, Talli sunning herself in the garden.

Also from the first litter:

Tom, broke his back leg aged 12mths, much loved pet, keep in touch with his owners.

Tango - Connor's Wish - races at the local club and we see him in the flesh regularly.

Lottie, our sad case, sold to a racing home, lost contact with owner, discovered dog sold in ad-mag, luckily stud owner was able to locate her and find her a good home, stud owner in contact with Lottie's owners.

Kerri's second litter produced 4 dogs, born Feb 2007

Buddy - Connor's Ranger - racing in Scotland, see him every year on holiday

Billy - went to a working home, seen often attending Gin Pit lurcher events

Bobby - Connor's Vendetta - raced in Scotland before returning to our ownership where sadly he suffered an accident in the road, much loved and missed

Matt - Connor's Mist - raced in the N East, still with owner

Kerri's third litter produced 3 bitches and 1 dog, born Aug 2008

Lucy - Connor's Breeze, our pup, still schooling, Lucy currently snoozing by the sofa with Jessi

Libbi - lives 2 streets away from me, I see her whenever I like

Leo - absolutely adored family pet, owner works with my Mum, constant contact

Leah - Connor's Lady, racing in the South East, see her on our visits to the area

Blaze's litter produced 3 puppies by C-Section due to not coming into labour, sadly we lost the tiny 3oz dog pup and one of the bitches so that leaves -

Freya - Moany's Pleasure, our pup, still schooling, currently fast asleep between Kerri and Blaze.

 

[weathergirls]

IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MANY MAKE THE TRACK

I'd be interested to know what happens to all the ones that don't? :unsure:

those that don't,well in my kennels which is really my house as with most non-ped racers they live their lives as pampered pets until that unfortunate time comes and they pass on over rainbow bridge,

by the way looking at your banner you have quite a bunch there yourself

 

[meddling]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

Not interferring, just concerned...lets hope everyone treats their dogs as you and your mates do!

...and last time I looked, we are all free to post where ever we like!

of course you are but know what your on about 1st :clown: :clown:

maybe you should learn how to use the forum so you don't post 6 times! - dare say someone will clean it up for you though

I do know that there are far too many puppies around - don't need to know more than that!

normally dont reply unless someone gets on my tits youve hit JACKPOT !!!

So I've 'got on your tits' by being concerned about the welfare of Whippets....says it all that does!!!

like we have stated they are all looked after 100% you ignoramous :clown: :clown:

Every single one??? My word you must have an amazing database to keep tags on all of these puppies being bred with in the non ped racing scene!!!!!

You rude little person!

 

[jinnyfizz]

IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MANY MAKE THE TRACK

I'd be interested to know what happens to all the ones that don't? :unsure:

those that don't,well in my kennels which is really my house as with most non-ped racers they live their lives as pampered pets until that unfortunate time comes and they pass on over rainbow bridge,

by the way looking at your banner you have quite a bunch there yourself

Yes I do!!! 4 are "rescues", including the lurcher, but I don't breed. Just keep them as pampered pets too, with a bit of working and lure coursing for fun.

I'm lucky enough to live in the middle of the country and have a fair bit of land so there's plenty of space for them all :thumbsup:

I have an Izzy too! Your guys look very cute

 

[trac]

What a worrying state of affairs, so many puppies due, what a lot to find good and permanant homes for.

The thing with non ped racing is the majority of breeders strive to breed good consistent open class dogs, it wouldn't be in their interest to sell a pup to a home that was less than 100% as the chances are they wouldn't get the best out of a racing dog. The majority of racers are in a position to have dogs into the double figures and this sport is their life, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the hobby and getting their dogs the best possible fitness, housing, veterinary care (not to mention regular visits to osteopaths & hydrotherapy).

Pups dont sell for huge sums of money so you can rule that out for a reason for breeding, selling pups on isn't a necessity, breeders keeping 2 or 3 from a litter is the norm. Most like us keep them for life which means breeders always know where their pups are and get to see them regularly at racing events.

So whilst seeing a dozen or so listed recent matings might worry someone outside of our hobby i can assure you all the above breeders will only home their pups on to the best homes possible, don't forget a lot of litters within non ped racing are spoken for well before the bitch is even mated unlike some whippet sports where the "much loved pups" are cropping up on epupz and such.

Breeders would have a lot more than double figures though if they are having just one litter a year (and many seem to have a lot more)...keeping 3 pups from each litter there must be kennels full of middle aged and geriactric ex racers let alone the many who cannot make the grade or get injured along the way, whippets live for around about 12 years + that makes for an awful lot of whippets...

I would never suggest that this breeding is for money, but it is to have new racers coming in each year...just worry about all the whippets either sat around in kennels or worse

no need to worry everyone i know treats there whippets all the same even the "geriactric & those that dont make the grade" so go and meddle somewhere else LOL !!!!!

Not interferring, just concerned...lets hope everyone treats their dogs as you and your mates do!

...and last time I looked, we are all free to post where ever we like!

of course you are but know what your on about 1st :clown: :clown:

maybe you should learn how to use the forum so you don't post 6 times! - dare say someone will clean it up for you though

I do know that there are far too many puppies around - don't need to know more than that!

normally dont reply unless someone gets on my tits youve hit JACKPOT !!!

So I've 'got on your tits' by being concerned about the welfare of Whippets....says it all that does!!!

like we have stated they are all looked after 100% you ignoramous :clown: :clown:

how rude

 

[jinnyfizz]

IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MANY MAKE THE TRACK

I'd be interested to know what happens to all the ones that don't? :unsure:

I don't know about others but here's our record. You will perhaps find others that breed non-peds have a similar list of the dogs they have kept, the pups they have sold, where they've raced or where they live, who owns them etc. etc.

Kerri - Connor's Lass - pre-booked before mating, born Sept 2001, produced 3 litter for us, currently asleep on the duvet in the living room.

Blaze - Moany Moany - pre-booked before mating, born Jan 2003, produced 1 litter for us, also asleep on the duvet in the living room.

Talli and Jessica - Connor's Legacy and Dream from Kerri's first litter, born Feb 2005, Jessi asleep by the sofa, Talli sunning herself in the garden.

Also from the first litter:

Tom, broke his back leg aged 12mths, much loved pet, keep in touch with his owners.

Tango - Connor's Wish - races at the local club and we see him in the flesh regularly.

Lottie, our sad case, sold to a racing home, lost contact with owner, discovered dog sold in ad-mag, luckily stud owner was able to locate her and find her a good home, stud owner in contact with Lottie's owners.

Kerri's second litter produced 4 dogs, born Feb 2007

Buddy - Connor's Ranger - racing in Scotland, see him every year on holiday

Billy - went to a working home, seen often attending Gin Pit lurcher events

Bobby - Connor's Vendetta - raced in Scotland before returning to our ownership where sadly he suffered an accident in the road, much loved and missed

Matt - Connor's Mist - raced in the N East, still with owner

Kerri's third litter produced 3 bitches and 1 dog, born Aug 2008

Lucy - Connor's Breeze, our pup, still schooling, Lucy currently snoozing by the sofa with Jessi

Libbi - lives 2 streets away from me, I see her whenever I like

Leo - absolutely adored family pet, owner works with my Mum, constant contact

Leah - Connor's Lady, racing in the South East, see her on our visits to the area

Blaze's litter produced 3 puppies by C-Section due to not coming into labour, sadly we lost the tiny 3oz dog pup and one of the bitches so that leaves -

Freya - Moany's Pleasure, our pup, still schooling, currently fast asleep between Kerri and Blaze.

How lovely Both for the pups and you, as the breeder.

I suppose it's the same with most breeds, whether non ped or registered, sadly there will always be people who will breed to achieve an "objective" regardless of the welfare issue and then there are the responsible people, such as yourself, who ensures a safe future for the pups :thumbsup:

 

[hely]

5ft 11, 18st . now go and annoy someone else you boring owd fart

grow up :blink:

how about having debate without insulting people....meddling has a very good point and one i am quite sure alot of people would agree with, i know i do !!

 

[rodders]

Seems a real shame that folks are getting into arguments,over something that happens all the time in the whippet world.Ped(show or race) or non ped pups are bred to compete in whatever discipline.Cannot see a problem in that.The fact that folk do not breed willy nilly but consider breed lines and the actual sire or dam used,means that alot of thought goes into the actual breeding before it happens.As with the rest of the whippet world,our dogs are our pets.The majority proberbly live in the house rather than kennels.Cannot see why it is thought,that because a few whippet owners have bred from there bitches,the resulting pups will struggle to find the correct homes.There's quite a few non ped owners,and if you follow the results of the matings i'm sure you'll see that the pups will all find good homes