MBIS/BISS GCH Madajors Highly Explosive At Windrock

Int Ch Denetorn Des Legendes Du Moyen Age x Int Ch Windrock Red Hot Mamma

 Imagine our surprise and delight when we received this note from Heather Elwick  who co-owns Bekka with us.

Quoting Heather~~

 Introducing our newest Dual Champion~~MBIF DC Windrock Born To Run SC Fch

 We are so proud of our little Danica!  She has achieved the goal of AKC Dual Champion  by winning Winner's Bitch  for a 5 pt major at the recent RFKC show.  There are rare few greyhounds who can lay claim to that distinction and most of them nowadays, carry WINDROCK bloodlines.

 An AKC Dual Champion is a dog that has achieved Championship status in both the show ring and on the field. Few greyhounds achieve such status, and we are proud that Danica attained this lofty goal. 

 She is now one of two Dual Champions produced by her top producing dam "Fey" (Windrock Miss Lathna Fey SC) and one of three produced by her sire, MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch.

The beauty pagent over with, Danica is more than happy to resuming coursing. Dog shows are fun, but not "FAST" enough for her!

What is next for Danica?  Right now, she is flat out on the bed, feet twitching and moaning.  I think she is dreaming about chasing plastic bunnies!

Danica catches the plastic bunny in her dreams and on the field!

            MSBIS GCH CH/MBIS UKC Ch Windrock Easy Money SC

MBIF DC  Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  Windrock Miss Lathna Fey SC

Faith Burnham and Rowan do it again!

Expertly guided by owner/handler Faith Burnham, GCH DC Windrock Easy Money SC wins Best in Specialty Show under judge Joan Lester at the Greyhound Club of America's inaugural Central Specialty, and goes Owner-Handled Hound Group 2 the same day!!

Another one for the record books as Rowan reigns as the ONLY Dual Champion to win a Greyhound Club of America (GCA) Specialty Best In Show, now he has added another GCA specialty win to his credit. 

Rowan is just now entering full maturity and his best age and is a superb greyhound and we are proud to be his breeders. The credit for his achievements go to Faith, as her hard work and dedication have made Rowan a rising star!

 WINDROCK  bred Greyhounds are on a roll not just in North America, but overseas as well. Our bloodlines can be found in some of the most prominent and successful kennels. This latest bit of happy news comes  all the way from Ireland. We are proud to share the success of this lovely red and white particolor beauty who was bred by Francine Belgherbi of France and sired by our top producing MBIS Int Ch Windrock Fernando!

Congrads to breeder Francine Belgherbi and to owner Felicity Thompson! We are so proud of the greyhounds worldwide that are rocking WINDROCK bloodlines~

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Quoting Felicity Thompson~

*DOUBLE WOW ** At Banbridge All Breed Ch Show our "Isla" BIS Int Ch/Ned Ch/Ir Ch ISLA AT BARNESMORE AD HONORES (JUN CH) NED WINNER 14, CW 16 - took 1st in Champion Bitch Class, Green Star (CAC) and BEST OF BREED under judge Ms N Karlsdotter, and then finished Group #4 under judge Mr Decupyer. Delighted that all our dogs were again awarded Excellents !!! Many thanks to all judges concerned for appreciating our dogs!

                                                                                   

BIS Int Ch/Ned Ch/Ir Ch ISLA AT BARNESMORE AD HONORES

                               Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

BISS Can Ch Windrock Life Is A Highway

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

We love hearing from our extended WINDROCK family!  This great news is from Candace Cook from Alberta, Canada.

Quoting Candace~~

"It's Official!!  "Viola!" (BISS Can Ch Windrock Life Is A Highway) was the #2 Greyhound in Canada in 2015. Her certificate arrived from the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) last week. I am extremely proud of this girl and her accomplishments especially as she achieved this award as a yearling. A big thank you to Kim and Colin Fritzler of WINDROCK greyhounds in Colorado for entrusting me with my first hound. Will be working on her American title 

 We are proud to have been the breeders of multiple top ranked greyhounds in both Canada and the US in 2015. The real credit goes to the people who love these exceptional greyhounds and participate in dog sports. Thank you all for promoting the Greyhound breed and our WINDROCK breeding in the best possible way! 

BIS Ch Mandajors Heat Wave Red

"Milla"

Int Ch Denetorn Des Legendes Du Moyen Age  x  Int Ch Windrock Red Hot Mamma

 We have just learned from France that the lovely Ch Mandajors Heat Wave Red aka Milla, has just been awarded BEST IN SHOW at the salon de l agriculture held in Paris. This is an incredibly prestigious accomplishment as Milla has been selected by a distinguished panel of judges and veterinarians as the supreme Best In Show winner over all of the all the 2015 french champions and all of the champions of their respective national specialty. Happy and proud would be an understatement!!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO her owner ~handler Francine Ballif and of course to Milla's breeder Rachel Martin who purchased Milla's mother, the fantastic Int Ch Windrock Red Hot Mamma "Chili" from WINDROCK and exported her to France.  Chili now has two Best In Show winners from her only litter. What a glorious legacy Chili gave us!

Milla on the occasion of being crowned the Best Dog In France!

 

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

  Ch BIS UKC Ch Windrock Look Who's Talking At Sheffield SC 

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch  

 A touching update from Carol Halliday, Janie's "Mom"~

“Janie” finished her championship at the age of 16 mos and 2 days in Philadelphia at the Greyhound Club of America Eastern Specialty-Supported show, 10.03.2014, after winning Best in Sweepstakes at the Specialty.  Janie has been enjoying lure coursing and has earned the AKC title “Senior Courser”.   In the only UKC show which she has been shown, Janie was awarded Best in Show.  Although Janie excels in everything she does, she is first and foremost, our beloved and cherished couch warmer and snuggle bunny!! Bill and I are truly blessed to have this beautiful girl in our lives!  Janie makes me laugh every single day!"

Janie is a Best Of Breed winner on the coursing field

But like most WINDROCK greyhounds, Janie is a beloved member of the family.

That is the most important thing of all!

                                                    MBIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch

                          Forbes Seymor x  MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind MC LCX LCM

The Grand National is highly esteemed by the devout lure coursing enthusiast as it is rightly considered the toughest  coursing event in the country. It is the longest running lure coursing event in North America and predates the ASFA II by several years. Each year, this much anticipated event draws the best coursing dogs to the high plains of southern Colorado to compete in three days of long exciting courses held on native rangeland. A dog has to be of sound construction and well conditioned to endure the rigors of three days of running and ultimately, the mile long Best In Field run off. 

In the Grand National's 41 year history, there have been only three greyhounds to capture top honors, and we are proud to have been the breeders/owners of two of them. Our "Amazing Amber" won the event in 2006 and underdog "Danica" bested one of the largest fields in recent years to win it in 2014.

 This year, we are humbled that another greyhound joined that elite company. Our brilliant Amber daughter,  "Cheyenne" who is MBIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch was  selected by the three judge panel as the 2015 Best In Field winner!!  It was a one, two triumph for WINDROCK, as last year's winner, Danica who is MBIF Windrock Born To Run SC Fch, was runner up and just behind Cheyenne in scores.

WINDROCK considers the Grand National to be the ultimate test of our greyhounds athletic ability, soundness and endurance. It is exceedingly difficult to breed greyhounds who can compete against some of the best coursing sighthounds under such physically demanding conditions.  We believe that Amber is the only Grand National winner to produce a Grand National winner!

We are honored to have three of our greyhounds crowned with Grand National Best in Field honors. The first was Amber --MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind MC LCX LCM in 2006, followed by Danica, MBIF FC Windrock Born To Run SC in 2014 and now Cheyenne, MBIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch, in 2015.

We are always looking forward to the next generation. Perhaps someday Cheyenne's children will honor us with spectacular performances at a future Grand National. Grandma Amber will be so proud!

Ch MBIS UKC Ch Windrock Leave 'Em Talking

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

 WINDROCK LLC greyhounds had a very strong showing at the Rocky Mountain Hound Shows held last August in Greeley, Colorado. Three sensational Littermates from our "Traveling" themed litter dominated the classes and our male specials collected multiple BOS and Select wins in extremely tough competition.  

New Ch Windrock Walk On The Wild Side JC

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

CERF/DNA verified

 "Wild Thing" had a whirlwind career. Still in the puppy class, she started her quest for an AKC Championship in May at the Utah Riverton shows and dominated older bitches by winning back to back 5 pt majors. 

She wasn't shown again until the highly competitive Rocky Mountain Hound Association shows came around in August and this glamorous black brindle beauty proved her earlier wins were no fluke and she won three straight WB, BOW wins in a row to finish her Championship. I wish all championship endeavors were attained so quickly--Wild Thing made it look EASY.

She is a keen and enthusiastic courser like her mother CJ.  Look for her on the coursing field while she grows up a bit before stepping back in the show ring.

Wild Thing is one of many accomplished siblings from the "Traveling" litter  and the early success of this litter can only bode well for the future! We are so pleased with the lovely temperaments,  conformation and athletic ability of CJ's kids.

Wild Thing's litter sister "Glitter" sparkled at the Hound Shows!

 BISweeps Windrock Long May You Run

 Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch  

 "Glitter" is a well named girl! Her beautiful golden fawn gold coloring is iridescent in the sunshine which tends to personify her naturally bubbling, exuberant personality. Small wonder she captures the attention of the judges.

Glitter's very first outing in the show ring resulted in this nice Best In Sweeps win! I was tickled pink with Glitter's performance, even though she was a bit too wiggly during the hands on exam and she shamelessly tried to win favor by kissing the judge. 

Glitter also won WB,BOW for her first 2pts at these shows. We predict a nice show career for this lovely Beau and CJ daughter. She is a littermate to Wild Thing and Traveler and these three siblings won ALL of the points in bitches and both of the majors in dogs! 

Near Ch Windrock On The Road Again

 Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch 

"Traveler" and owner`handler Melody Combs trekked all the way from Arizona to compete in the Rocky Mountain Hound Shows. Traveler won the points three of the four days and is now within two points of his AKC Championship.

I hadn't seen Traveler since he was about 4 months old. I was very impressed with how he has matured and he has a wonderful, easy sidegait which is very balanced and very sound. Small wonder the judges favored him. I told Melody she better be thinking of her next area of endeavor with Traveler as he would make short work of his AKC Championship quest.

Not surprisingly,  my words proved prophetic as Traveler dominated the class dogs at these shows.

 SBIS GCH DC MBIS UKC CH Windrock Easy Money SC

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch x Windrock Miss Lathna Fey SC

WINDROCK bred "Rowan" and French import "Denetorn" proudly carried the WINDROCK banner and came home with multiple BOS and Select dog wins. Rowan is closing in on his Bronze level Grand Championship and veteran Denetorn racked up more than half of the points needed for his Grand Championship at this run of shows. Additonally, aging Denetorn won BOS in Veteran sweeps. Well Done Boys!

Rowan is pictured here with owner/handler Faith Burnham. 

 SBIS GCH DC/MBIS UKC Ch Windrock Easy Money SC

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  Windrock Miss Lathna Fey SC

 WINDROCK is proud to introduce our newest Specialty Best in Show winner!  Please meet "Rowan" who was owner-handled to this remarkable achievement by Faith Burnham. The 2015 Greyhound Club of America Western Specialty was held in July  in Lompoc, California and it is one of only three GCA Specialties held annually and it has in recent years, pulled in the largest entries. This year the event was judged by reknown sighthound authority and judge Ms. Linda Scalon who found Rowan worthy of not only SBIS, but also Best Dual Champion and Top Owner Handler honors.

It is most gratifying to have one's breeding recognized over a large and quality filled entry.  Greyhounds are infrequently  seen at all breed shows, and breeders /fanciers and exhibitors  make special effort to attend and compete in GCA Specialties which typically attract the best of the best and are a showcase for breeders to portray their stock. We believe that "Rowan" is the ONLY Dual Champion to ever win a GCA Specialty Best In Show and there is no question that he is the only Grand Champion Dual Champion to receive this prestigious distinction.

None of this would have been possible without Rowan's people, Faith Burnham and Casey Reid and to them we owe a  huge debt of gratitude and appreciation.

 Rowan also competed in the GCA Lure Coursing trial and earned a second in the hotly contested Field Champion Stake.  He is a classic example of our Windrock greyhounds--a dog that can stand proudly in the show ring and yet go out and do the job the breed was bred to do-RUN.

    Windrock Batouttahellius

aka "Sonic" also gathered some nice recognition!

 Sonic is pictured here winning a large 12-18 month class at the GCA supported Lompoc JC. 

Like his kennelmate, "Rowan", Sonic got to participate in the GCA lure course and turned in a credible performance his first time in competition, winning a placement in his very FIRST lure trial.

With extremely limited showing, this brilliant youngster is almost halfway to his AKC Championship title and there is no doubt that he and Faith are going to do great things together.

And like proud grandparents, we get to reveal in their accomplishments!

 Other WINDROCK greyhounds enjoyed successes of their own on the GCA Specialty weekend~

                                                  Ch Windrock Talking Heart To Heart JC

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

 Pat Paterson and "Faith" are shown here with Judge Linda Scallon and everyone, including greyhound Faith, is all smiles.  Pat and Faith were recognized with an Award of Merit at the GCA Western. These few awards--only five in fact,  are bequeathed to greyhounds of exceptional quality and are highly coveted. 

What is so exceptional about Pat and Faith is that Faith is Pat's very first show dog of any kind and against all odds, the pair has done brilliantly in tough California competition. Pat tells us that Faith is just a few points away from Grand Champion status and that will make Faith the first GCH for her dam "Doobie" who was a big winner at these shows a few years ago.  Pat is living proof that dreams do come true, you just have to work hard to make them happen.

Lompoc KC~Supporting Specialty Show

 Windrock Let Them Talk JC

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

WINDROCK greyhounds enjoyed success at the big Lompoc KC shows following the GCA Western Specialty.  Specialty supported shows are highly competitive as most of the greyhounds that where entered for the Specialty are also entered for the following shows.  Pictured above is "Willow" who is Windrock Let Them Talk who scored a big 5 pt major win by winning WB, BOW. Congratulations to owner handlers Scott and Annemarie Pack!  Also taking home a big major win was the beautiful red brindle boy, Windrock On The Road Again, "Traveler",  owner handled by Melody Combs. 

We are grateful that our WINDROCK breeding was so well represented by these dedicated fanciers who work hard to have their charges prepared for this elite competition.  Congratulations guys, we are so proud of you!

 BPIS Can Ch Windrock Roadhouse Blues

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

Mamma CJ is proud to announce yet another one of her children has claimed the distinguished title of show champion. This time, "Levi"  (Windrock Roadhouse Blues) rose to the occasion and finished his Canadian Championship in spectacular fashion!  He is CJ's second champion and has brilliantly blazed the path for his siblings to follow.

Even as a puppy, Levi 'wowed" them in the ring. Masterfully conditioned, trained and owner-handled by Claudine Hamilton, Levi amassed an enviable record of multiple puppy group firsts and a coveted Best Puppy In Show. Even as a puppy, he exerted his dominance over adult competition and won several adult group placements, including this lovely group 2 win on a hound specialty weekend. Just a young up and coming youngster, infrequently shown, he is one of the five top ranked greyhounds in Canada,  He is a popular dog at the shows and has many loyal followers who cheer him on to victory. We can only imagine the future that awaits this bbeautiful blue brindle boy.

Levi is rather non-plussed about all of the excitement and attention. He loves coursing and we are grateful that Claudine lets him run as only a greyhound can.  

 BIF DC Windrock Misty SC Fch

Forbes Seymor  x  BIF DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch

 Mamma "Wicked" (BIF DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch) has just cause to be proud!  She can now lay claim to having another Dual Champion daughter! Misty put the finishing touches on her AKC bench championship at the Roaring Fork KC show on July 11, 2014 by winning Winners Bitch, Best of Winners (WB,BOW) for those final two points to complete her show title and also her dual championship. WINDROCK has 16 greyhound Dual Champions, an unrivaled  record that continues to grow with each generation.
We are appreciative of the judges that recognized Misty. She is  proper sized (62 lbs) well muscled, stands on correct feet and legs and is properly shaped with flowing curves and rise to the loin. She has a beautiful head and a loving sweet temperament. She is the type of greyhound that has made us well known in both the coursing field and in the showring. Most important of all, she is a beloved member of our household.

Misty was promised lure coursing if she won, and here she is, doing what she loves best.

Photo on left!~

Misty's Mamma "Wicked" was an awesome courser in her day.  Like mother, like daughter. She is truly "flying" here!

Ch/BIS UKC Ch Windrock Leave 'Em Talking

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

We are tickled to announce that the lovely "Danika"  (Ch/BIS UKC Ch Windrock Leave 'Em Talking owned by Helen and Gary Lambert has earned her AKC Championship title! 

This makes the third Champion from Mamma Doobie's "Talk" litter with two more closing in titles. 

Danika has been beautifully conditioned, trained and shown by Helen Lambert.

Under her guidance Danika chalked up big wins in tough East Coast competition. She finished her championship with ALL major wins and multiple wins over specials., earning 18 pts in the process.

Danika is a lovely credit to the beautiful dogs in her pedigree and we envision a bright specials career for her.

Danika is also a BIS winning UKC champion and we are certain that we will be sharing more of Helen and Danika's adventures as this pair is just getting started!

 Picture on the left is Dankia as a puppy. Even then her  budding promise was clearly evident. You have NO IDEA how hard it is to raise puppies like this only to send them away to new homes!

     MBIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch

CERF, OFA Heart, Thyroid, Dentition, Neuropathy clear

 Our lovely fawn brindle "Cheyenne" started the 2015 coursing season with a bang! Out of just 3 weekends  she has captured Best In Field honors three times and is on her way to an LCX title (Lure Coursing Excellent). Cheyenne is well known in coursing circles and among her many accolades, she was the #1 Greyhound in ASFA lure coursing in 2013. She is as pretty as she is fast and has AKC bench Championship points. We anticipate her earning Dual Championship honors in the near future. But in the meantime, we are proud of the pretty red white and blue BIF ribbons she has collected, think the count is up to 11 now. She will have to go some to beat Momma Amber's achievement of almost 20 such wins!.

We are grateful to the clubs and membership that work hard to put on these events so coursing enthusiasts can thrill to watching sighthounds do what they were born to do--chase prey. Only in this case, the prey is a motor powered white plastic bag commonly referred to as a "bunny".  One can only marvel at the speed and agility of a good greyhound in full flight, attempting to run down quarry.  If you haven't seen lure coursing, and would like too, give me a call and I will direct you to the nearest coursing action in your area. 

To those of you who have expressed interest in a Cheyenne puppy, we are pleased to announce that she has passed all of her health screening with flying colors. You will have to wait just a bit yet, she is having too much fun coursing  and wants to put off motherhood for a while!

BISS Can Ch Windrock Life Is A Highway   "Voila!"

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC

WOW! This dynamic puppy is on a roll! Huge congrads to owner Candice Cook and new Canadian Champion "Voila!" Barely a year old "Voila" has a Hound Show BIS, and multiple group wins and placements. A spectacular start to a promising baby that has yet to achieve her full potential.

Beautiful Voila! is the first of the Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau x GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch kids to obtain a Championship, although brother "Levi" (Windrock Roadhouse Blues is not far behind needing only 3 pts for his title) Voila! celebrated finishing her Championship with this Group First win! WINDROCK  is  proud to announce new BISS Can Ch Windrock LIfe Is A Highway as our first Canadian Champion for 2015!

 AND IN THE US~

Voila! and Candice traveled to a show in North Dakota  and were rewarded with this nice Group 2 win in tough competition.

I would wager that this amazing duo will make short work of Voila's quest for an AKC Championship.

 Not just another pretty face, Voila! is starting her agility training and we are confident that we will be sharing more news of this remarkable team in the near future.

Best of luck team Candice and Voila!  We are so proud of you!

BISS Windrock Life Is A Highway

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

Last year in July, Candice Cook journeyed to our homestead in Grand Junction, Colorado. She came all the way from Manitoba over several mountain passes (which terrified her) but she was firm in her resolve to acquire a WINDROCK greyhound puppy. And she wanted to meet us, Mamma CJ and the as many of the puppies as possible. We took to Candice right away and knew in her capable hands, she would do well with one of our precious pups.

Candice will tell you the selection of her future soulmate was not easy, for CJ's litter was deep in quality and each of the babies cried "Pick ME"!! Candice was torn between three lovely little girls and spent hours playing with and evaluating each. Upon my suggestion, she finally selected a gorgeous black brindle bitch that I honestly felt would be the best choice.

It is wonderful to see a dream realized. In a whirlwind career spanning only a few shows starting in April 2015, Candice piloted her stunning puppy she named Voila! to multiple Best Of Breed wins and group placements over adult competition and also won several Puppy Hound Groups. But, on May 10, 2015, one day after Voila!'s first birthday, Voila! and Candice achieved a rare distinction of a Hound Show Best In Show!!!  

What a incredible start to this lovely greyhound's career!!

Where is Mamma CJ?? I simply must tell her what her kids have been up to!

BPIS Windrock Roadhouse Blues

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

 CJ's kids have entered the show ring with a bang!  Little Levi had a sensational weekend up in Saskatoon, winning multiple puppy groups and a coveted Best Puppy In Show! He showed this achievement was no fluke by going BOB over specials competition and winning a Hound Group Four. Levi is currently reigning as the #1 Greyhound Puppy in Canada and #3 Greyhound.  This puppy is spectacular and in addtion to being handsome, he shows great coursing potential. Owner/handler Claudine Hamiton is going to have a lot of fun in the future with this one and we are so glad to be along for the ride on what promises to be a brilliant career.

 Dog shows arejust too much fun!!

 Levi and whippet friend taking a break from the day's activities to catch up on some shut eye.

Ex-pens like the one shown are important to allow the dog a place of his own to relax.

Photo on left~

 Claudine's daughter Cheyenne meeting baby Levi for the first time shortly after his arrival in Canada.

 Windrock Batoutahellius "Sonic"

DK's Prime Time x  MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind MC LCX LCM

Sonic is gonna be a rock star!!  In owner/handler Faith Burnham's capable hands, we expect nothing less than a brilliant career.  Since stepping into the show ring, he has proven that there is little doubt that he has what it takes.

Out in California, where the competition is  tough and second to none, baby Sonic's showring debut was winning a large baby puppy hound group.  That was only a hint of what was to follow. His next exhibition was at the GCA Southern Specialty, where he was not only judged Best Puppy, but was also Reserve Winners Dog! And the following day, he proved once again that huge big indoor venues did not faze him in the slightest by winning Winners Dog !

And most recently, at the Utah Riverton shows, little Sonic, went Best Of Winners over mature bitch competition for a 5 point major!!  Still in the puppy class, he is almost halfway to his AKC Championship.

Sonic is proof positive that a properly sized greyhound per the AKC Standard can succeed in the highly competitive AKC shows.

How does Faith feel about Sonic? A quote from Faith sums it up succinctly~ 

 " He is exactly the type of dog I hope to breed someday.  Kim Fritzler has such vision, and she raises healthy, happy dogs. So happy to share in the Windrock legacy".

Thank you Faith, we are honored to have people like you representing us!

Sonic gets to be a real dog on none show days (or after a show) and run and play on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Such a lucky boy!

BIS UKC Ch Windrock Leave 'Em Talking  "Danika"

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

 Helen Lambert has every reason to celebrate! At the recent Westfield, Mass., UKC shows, her lovely Danika won multiple groups and a coveted Best In Show!  We are so proud of this team! Helen has owner handled Danika to all of her wins and Danika is very close to an AKC Championship as well.

It is not every day that a greyhound makes the press, so we are pleased to see Helen and Danika represent greyhounds and dog showing in such fine fashion. Danika doesn't know it yet, but she is soon to get a baby sister from Fey's litter. Let's not tell her just yet so she can bask in the limelight all by herself!

Willow is one of Doobie's kids from the "Talk" themed litter. We entrusted this lovely blue brindle to Scott and Annemarie Pack and from the looks of things, Willow's life has been anything but boring and she is off to a sensational start!

 We recently received this glowing report from Annemarie~

  "First show - Reserve to the major (Greyhound Club of Northern CA specialty)

Multiple Group Placing Windrock Let Them Talk  "Willow"

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed

 Back to Back Best In Shows Owner Handled! 

Kerns County KC 

WOW!!

 Windrock On The Road Again  "Traveler"

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch

Mamma CJ's kids aren't even a year old, but they are making their presence known and earning the nod of approval from judges in the show ring!  

This tiger brindle boy was a standout in CJ's litter, and I was inclined to keep him for myself. But someone else was also eying him, an experienced exhibitor who wanted the best greyhound she could find. After searching far and wide and talking to many breeders and looking at available greyhounds, Melody Combs contacted us to see if Traveler was available.  A bulldog fancier, Melody had been burned in the past by a not so reputable breeder. She was understandably cautious.  She contacted the AKC Parent Club  with questions  about WINDROCK and after receiving   glowing recommendations,  she contacted WINDROCK and managed to pry our beautiful Traveler away from us!

Those who know me, know that I only place greyhounds in home situations and if a persons shows, I much prefer owner handlers. I do not want the dogs I have so lovingly bred living out of the back of a dog handler's van and on the road for months at a time. I personally think that it is not a life for any dog, and it is NOT going to be the life of one of mine!

I need not have worried with Melody. Traveler is a much loved companion and enjoys a rich and full life. One of his very first excursions in the show ring resulted in this nice Group 4 win Owner Handled!  

I predict a very bright future for this team. You just watch!

  Easy, effortless movement and wide open sidegait.  Traveler moves very well!

#1 Top Greyhound Sire in the US for 2014

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau

Greyhounds bred by our sires rocked in 2014! The #1 Greyhounds in Germany, in Ireland and in Finland were sired by our sires Bubba (MBIS/MSBIS Ch Shazam's The Journey Begins JC) and Fernando!! (BIS Int Ch Windrock Fernando)  We ourselves owned the #1 Greyhound in Canada that being our lovely Bekka (BIS/BISS Ch Mandajors Highly Explosive At Windrock)  Woo Hoo!!!

  We are proud to announce that a WINDROCK sire is #1 right here in the US!  The Top AKC Champion Greyhound sire in 2014 was bred by dear departed friend Marti Bradford and co-owned and shown by WINDROCK. Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau has been gone a number of years and is a top producer, but I think this is the first year that he has led the sire list. Thanks to those breeders who bred to this influential sire and I know both Marti and Beau are surely smiling down on us from the Rainbow Bridge.

Here is a picture of Beau with his breeder, Marti Bradford.

GCH DC MBIS UKC Ch Windrock Easy Money SC

DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  Windrock Miss Lathna Fey SC

 Rowan kicked things off in 2014 by winning a UKC BIS and GCA Specialty BOS in the spring, and continued to pick up momentum as the year continued. He had an amazing weekend at the USRCC Memorial Day trials, earning a placement on Saturday and his second major and Best of Breed win on Sunday running against seasoned, nationally ranked  bitches.

 He went on to compete at the Rocky Mountain Hound Club’s inaugural field trials outside of Denver, CO and found himself pitted against some of the hottest running Greyhounds in the country. He collected two more tough placements and earned his Field Championship, becoming Ayden and Fey’s first Dual Champion!

In late July Rowan attended the 2014 GCA National Specialty in Lompoc, CA, where he won the coveted Best Dual Champion award at the conformation show as well as the High Scoring Bench Champion and Dual Champion awards at the specialty lure course. Faith was dreaming of a ‘blue and green weekend’ and Rowan did not disappoint!

After a brief hiatus to welcome home little brother Sonic, Rowan was back out for the USRCC Labor Day trials, where he earned the Reserve award to the Karmie Cup, in honor of WiINDROCK’s own dearly departed Karmen, as the runner up to the high scoring hound over the four AKC lure trials held in 2014.

Two weeks later Rowan competed alongside over 100 of the finest coursing hounds in the country for top national honors at the AKC NLCC, where Rowan was awarded High Scoring Dual Champion Greyhound and one of the finalists for Best of the Best at the end of the two grueling trials.

After such a whirlwind summer, it was time to switch gears and enjoy the spotlight in an entirely different setting – Rowan was honored to join the cast of Ballet West in their fall production of Giselle!

He enjoyed the performances and was happy to spend time before and after his scenes mingling with the dancers and crew off-stage. Everyone was impressed with his athletic physique and happy, outgoing temperament won over many new fans.

 As the year wound to a close, Rowan attended one last weekend of local UKC shows and picked up several more group wins and his third Best in Show to finish the year as UKC’s #4 Greyhound. He was the also highest ranked Grand/Dual Champion in AKC conformation and lure coursing combined standings in 2014, entirely owner-handled.

New Ch Windrock Look Who's Talking At Sheffield

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

 We are proud to introduce Mamma Doobie's first AKC Champion!  The honor goes to the exquisite "Janie" and her doting Mom, Carol Halliday!!  This team made short work of their AKC Championship quest and finished in the best way possible, with a win on the highly competitive GCA National Specialty weekend!  In addition, Janie was Best In Sweepstakes over a large entry. 

It is gratifying for a breeder to have their dogs recognized in such lofty competition. We are grateful for the wonderful home that Carol has given Janie and that she has shown her so that other fanciers might see her. Janie was one of my favorites from Doobie's litter, and I really thought I was going to keep her until Carol came and stole her from me!  

 MBIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch  "Cheyenne"

Forbes Seymor  x  MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind MC LCM LCM

 We are so proud of our little Cheyenne!  She recently was awarded Best In Field honors at the ASFA Region 3 Regional lure course and what makes this achievement special, was it was a duplicate win from the preceding year!  Back to back Regional BIF wins. That's not commonly done with so many good running dogs in competition.!

Cheyenne  is the Team Captain heading up our team of WINDROCK Coursers and she is sure doing a good job.  An own daughter of our own incredible "Amazing Amber" Cheyenne inherited much of her mother's speed and athletic prowess.  Cheyenne was the #1 ranked Greyhound in ASFA in 2012 attending just a handful of trials. But they were big events with top competitors. Infrequently coursed, she has been in the rankings since. We feel that the best coursing greyhounds are found out west, and the number of NLCC BIF winners and Grand National winning Greyhounds coming from our WINDROCK breeding would support that contention.

We are honored to have bred greyhounds that can run with the best of them, win in the show ring and be the best of companions in the home.

 Cheyenne is now on a quest for a Dual Championship and will be seen shortly in the show ring. She has some little half brothers and sisters growing up that she will help them learn the ropes. Mamma Amber is surely proud of the legacy she has left.    As are we!

  Windrock Talking Heart To Heart

Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

In 2013 Patirica Paterson drove from her home in California to Colorado to pick her next soul mate. She selected from Doobie's litter a beautiful white and red brindle particolor puppy she named "Faith". Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine  the adventures that she and Faith would embark on. You see, Pat had never shown a dog in her life and when she acquired Faith, she was wanting a friend, a companion to love as her previous greyhound had passed on.  Pat became intrigued about dog shows after learning about the illustrious achievements of WINDROCK greyhounds and wondered if if was something she and Faith would enjoy.

I told her, go for it! Her puppy was quality enough, but advised her that she would have to train and condition her and there was much to learn. If she was dedicated, she would succeed and I would help her as much as I could.

Competition in California is tough, but Pat insisted on handling her own dog and she and Faith worked hard to become a team. Pat soon learned there is much more to showing a dog than trotting around in a ring. It is nowhere as easy as it looks!

That didn't deter Pat or Faith and they attended the Greyhound Club of America's National Specialty and supporting shows in Lompoc, Ca.

What follows is the report we received from Pat after her glorious weekend~

   " The 2014 Greyhound National Specialty Dog Show Weekend, combined with Lompoc Valley Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show" in Lompoc, CA It was a great weekend, for Faith and I-- She acquired her very first points....a 5-Point major Win for her, with WB!

A huge thank you to Judge, Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark  for seeing the special attributes in my 13 1/2 month puppy. We are both still learning together about this newest highlight in our lives"!

 I don't know of too many folks that started their show careers with a win on a National Specialty weekend!  We are very proud of Pat and Faith which goes to show, that yes, dreams can come true if you try hard enough.

To celebrate their show ring victory, Pat and Faith attended the lure coursing trial held after the conformation judging.  Faith, following in the footsteps of Mamma Doobie, ran hard and clean and acquired her first Junior Coursing qualification.

 Congratulations Pat!  We entrusted you with a promising puppy and you have done all the rest.

We are so proud of you!

   BIS Mandajor's Highly Explosive At Windrock

BIS Int Ch Denetorn Des Legends Du Moyan Age  x  Int Ch Windrock Red Hot Mamma

This lovely greyhound was bred in France by our good friend Rachel Martin of Mandajors Greyhounds. "Bekka" is out of the lovely Int Ch Windrock Red Hot Mamma who Rachel imported from us a few years back. Chili's litter was sired by the magnificent black BIS winning Denetorn and we held our breath, hoping for the best of the blending of these two exceptional greyhounds. 

The puppies did not disappoint and have amassed noteworthy wins in all corners of the globe.  Rachel sent us Bekka, who we entrusted to co-owner/handler Heather Elrick . In a mere handful of shows , Heather and Bekka rocked the Canadian show scene by winning not only a Hound Show Best In Show, but also an all breed Best In Show!  We can only wonder what the future will bring. 

  We are proud to present WINDROCK's latest #1 ranked Greyhound and are grateful to Rachel and Heather for this remarkable achievement!

                                 A GREYHOUND has won Best In Field at the GRAND NATIONAL!!

Danica was Born To Run!

                                       BIS/BISS Can Ch Mandajor's Highly Explosive At Windrock

        Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau   x   BIF Gch DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

 Helen Lambert took her "Danika" to a UKC show weekend and the pair had a lot of fun and success.  Danika easily finished her Championship title with a Group One and two Group Third wins. This spectacular daughter of our Doobie is surely destined for more glory as she has the makings of maturing into an exceptional greyhound bitch.  Watch for more good things from Helen and her lovely sidekick.  ****FLASH*****At a Houndshow Danica leaves them all talking about her first AKC showing--she wins BISweeps and a 4pt major victory by winning WB, BOW AND BOS over two bitch specials!!  Woo Hoo, what a way to start!  You go, Girls!!

The WINDROCK crew had a clean sweep of major wins at the recent AKC Beehive Cluster shows in Riverton, Utah! Over the course of the 4 day run, our greyhounds dominated the competition by winning all the majors and we even finished a new AKC Champion! "Crusier"  won back to back 4 pt majors and became another Champion for Whisper (DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC) and Daddy Ayden (MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch) Icing on the cake were BOB and BOS wins by Ch/UKC Ch Windrock Easy Money SC and  NFC DC Windrock DM The One and Only SC Fch.

4 pt Major wins were earned by Windrock Misty SC, FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch, and Windrock Bertha Better Than You SC Fch. "BS"  who is pictured here with friend Sharon Johnson, had a superb showing in that she won TWO majors, one of them a big 5 pt victory by winning Best Of Breed from the classes over two specials!
Equally gratifying were the comments from the judges praising us not only on the superior conformation and character of our charges, but also on their hard running condition.
It is no secret that we prefer to field title our greyhounds and then show them in conformation.  Most of our greyhounds love the chance to get all prettied up and go to town. Dog shows are FUN!

 BOS Ch/ MBIS UKC Ch Windrock Easy Money SC

OFA CHIC, thryroid, cardiac, dentition, CERF, neuropathy clear 

 Faith Burnham and handsome "Rowan" are rocking and rolling and have been racking up the wins so quickly that is is almost impossible to keep up with them!  This picture is from the Greyhound Club of America Southern Specialty where Rowan won Best Of Opposite Sex, and was second only to the Breed winner.  This was Faith and Rowan's FIRST Specialty showing!  The specialty win was no fluke as team Rowan and Faith repeated BOS honors in the following  two days supported entry shows.  Rowan's performances  and correct conformation landed him impressive wins towards his Grand Championship title.

 Rowan is not just another pretty face.  He is a very functional greyhound that caught his first jack rabbit at 7 months of age.  At the GCA Specialty Lure Course held in co-juction with the Specialty, running in the company of good open field dogs. he earned a hard won placement in tough competition to earn points towards his Field Championship.There are a mere handful of Grand Champion Dual Champion greyhounds in the country and we are proud to be the breeders of two of them. Rowan surely is destined to join the ranks of that elite company. Most greyhounds excel at one or the other but lack the versatility and ability to be accomplished in both the show ring and on the field. Rowan is a sterling example of our breeding in that he can participate in both venues and stand proudly as one of the best.

Rowan is not yet 2 years of age and has not yet achieved his best age. We predict many more future successes!

 ** Shortly after his Southern Specialty  triumph, Rowan travels from Texas to California and wins points both days in AKC lure coursing. He is now half way to his Field Championship.!***

 Imagine our delight to learn that handsome Ch Windrock Wild Sensation SC, "Cole" had been hand selected out of literally thousands of greyhounds as one of the elite few to represent the famed TRUSSARDI.  Greyhounds have been the logo for this high fashion line of clothing from Italy for years. 

 "Cole" sez, Kate Upton who?

Greyhounds have replaced models for a new fashion campaign for Italian label Trussardi.

The label dressed up the dogs (the brand's mascot) in the latest spring 2014 men's fashions including a brown snakeskin coat, a blue leather jacket, a brown backpack and printed button-ups.

The campaign, which was shot by famous photographer William Wegman, who is known for his famous photos of Weimaraners, said of the project:

"I dedicate this project to the greyhounds of Trussardi, mysteriously calm, wonderfully photogenic, and, most of all, incredibly elegant."

We couldn't agree more!

 Take a look at the company's web page here.   Trussardi web page

 The photos you see are the artistic rendering of none other than  William Wegman!  Congrads to "Cole's" owner Carolyn Schwartz for playing a role in making him famous!  I would LOVE to have that bag that Cole is modeling, it is gorgeous!  Doesn't Cole look dashing in this blue jacket?

MBIF NFC DC Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch

 MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  BIF DC DM Summer Squall of Scatpack SC Fch

The AKC National Lure Coursing Championships were held in Edmond, Oklahoma on November 9 and 10th, 2013.  The AKC holds this competition annually and it is rightly considered one of the most competitive venues for lure coursing in North America.  The best of the very best in each breed is represented and vie for top honors. A four judge panel selects the overall Best In Event winner who earns the title of National Field Champion.  The title of National Field Champion is rightly considered the Holy Grail of AKC lure coursing.

We are humbled and very proud that the four judges unanimously selected our little golden girl as the overall winner . Nikki has a new title, she is now NFC DC Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch!

 The moment of glory, the crowning of 2013's National Field Champion. Nikki has earned the distinction of having "NFC" as a prefix to her other titles. I know of no higher honor in lure coursing . . . 

The official certificate from AKC proclaiming Nikki a National Field Champion! 

BOB At the AKC National 

 FC UKC Ch Windrock Queen Of Diamonds SC Fch 

 
Nikki had a great time at the National, but so did "Maysie"  Windrock Queen of Diamonds SC

 Maysie was BOB from the open stake for a 5 pt major on Saturday. She defeated some very good running greyhounds for this hard fought honor, including a former NFC champion and ASFA II BOB winner.  On Sunday, Maysie repeated her open stake victory which made her a new AKC Field Champion!!  Maysie is a daughter of 2009's NFC, our Amber.

Lady Luck surely cast her golden traces of good fortune on the WINDROCK Crew at the NLCC this year, we came home with several winners and with tired and happy hounds. Highest praise to the membership of the Tulsa Lure Coursing Association who hosted this event and made it the overwhelming success that it was. Without the passion and dedication of working club members, these kind of events would not be possible. To the TLA folks, a heartfelt THANK YOU for the memories of a lifetime!

We are looking forward to next year and hoping that we can attend!

 Greyhound leaving a vapor trail

Our Veteran MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM "Amber" had some incredible runs at the NLCC but conceeded victory to her younger rivals. It was daughter Maysie that carried on for her on Saturday by virtue of her Best Of Breed win, and on the following day, kennel-mate Nikki emerged the overall winner. Amber won the Veteran Stake both days and was a serious contender in the BOB runoffs.

"Dublin"

Forbes Seymor  x  MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM "Amber"

Our little Amber has just cause to boast about her kids! Recently at the ASFA Greyhound National which is largely a regional affair held annually in Georgia. Dublin was not only Best Of Breed over a nice entry, but he proved his prowess was no fluke by winning BOB and Fullerton Cup honors the following day.  Heavily campaigned, Dublin was #2 over all in ASFA for 2013. Sister Cheyenne was #1 in ASFA in 2012 and Maysie is #3 ranked in AKC lure coursing for 2013. Maysie was also BOB at the AKC National Lure Coursing Championships. WINDROCK LLC is proud to be the breeders of these fine coursing greyhounds who got to chase the plastic bunny!

Windrock Look Who's Talking At Sheffield

"Janie"

Group Winning Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau (OFA) x Multiple Grp Winning GCh DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch (OFA/CERF)

Little "Janie" was a starlet her first weekend of shows! Up against much more mature competition, this dazzling baby of just barely 6 months won Winner's Bitch the first day and even WB, Best Of Winners on the second.  Carol Halliday is Janie's new Mom and she owner ~handled this exquisite youngster to victory.

Janie is from our lovely Doobie's "Talk" litter and we believe we have found a perfect niche in the blending of the long deceased top producer Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau.  If Janie is any indication of what is yet to come, we have just cause to celebrate.! Check out Janie's beautiful black sister below!

Windrock Keep 'Em Talking

Group Winning Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau (OFA) x Multiple Grp Winning GCh DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch (OFA/CERF)

Never let it be said that we will not part with our very best.  This gorgeous black beauty caught our attention from the very beginning and as she grew and developed, it became obvious that she was blossoming into a thing of rare beauty, not unlike a precious black pearl, and so that became her call name.~ "Black Pearl".   She was sent to Sweden in October and we look forward to learning all about her adventures in Scandinavia.  Best of luck to Pearl in her new life with Iris Carlsson!

The good folks of Utah put on two fantastic runs of lure coursing trials every year. One three day run on Memorial weekend, and another in the fall on the long Labor Day weekend.  This year the club hosted the ASFA 3 Regional and the competition was keen.

We are proud of our Cheyenne, she put on a very good performance and was awarded Best In Field over some great running hounds.  Cheyenne is a daughter of our  MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM  "Amber" and she looks to be developing into a runner that her mother would  be proud of!

MBIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch 

Forbes Seymor  x  MBIS NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM

                                    ASFA Region 3 Regional Best In Field

 "Greyhound is my name and coursing's my game!"

Standing none to patiently awaitng their turn are greyhounds Windrock Bertha Better Than you SC Fch "BS" --she's the black brindle in the foreground, and her dualing partner, MBIF GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch. CJ and BS.  Both girls are ready to go!

 The USRCC hosted three days of trials and the greyhound entry was the largest and it is no secret that some of the country's best coursers are found in our area (and dare I say, in our back yard)

 The greyhound coursers were fast and furious and no matter how many runs I watch, the speed and agility of these greyhounds,  justly billed the world's fastest canines, never fails to amaze.

Kennel mates CJ in yellow and BS in pink have just finished running a fast course. Note the smiles on both of their faces.

 This is one of the many reasons why we encourage people to participate in coursing with their greyhounds. The dogs LIVE to run and chasing that plastic bag is great fun--not to mention a super way to condition that hound and quickly burn off excess energy.

These two girls are happy and out of breath--yet within a few minutes,  both were  rarin' to go and ready to run AGAIN.

Both received placements and awards for their efforts.

                Multiple BIF winning Dual Champion Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch 

 Nikki is an enthusiastic and keen courser.  She  is pictured here winning Reserve Best In Event honors in the Windwalker Memorial event that is hosted annually by the USRCC.  Pictured in the photo, left to right, Judge Ann Chamberlin, Nikki's DAD, Colin Fritzler, Judge CJ Foxx and USRCC Field Trial Commitee Chairperson Liz Campbell. That big ribbon will look mighty fine on the wall.  Nikki is more interested in the prize of dog treats!

WINDROCK LLC Is Proud To Welcome the fabulous Denetorn!

What a golden opportunity for US Greyhound breeders!! The well known and highly acclaimed BIS Multi Ch. Denetorn Des Legendes du Moyen-Age is coming to America!  He is owned by Rachel Martin of France and co-owned by WINDROCK LLC. This magnificent black will be soon in pursuit of his AKC Championship. "Denetorn" is a Best In Show winner and a proven sire of outstanding Greyhounds in Europe.  He is offered at stud to approved, health tested females.

New Ch. Windrock Thunder Road

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch x multiple Group placing Windrock Miss Lathna Fey JC   DOB 6/01/12

When Caleb was growing up I knew I had to find a special situation for him. As much as we prefer to place our greyhounds as companions, at times an individual  is born that is so exceptional  that we as breeders feel it is important that greyhound be seen and appreciated by the fancy. Such a dog is the stunning white and black parti-color whelped last year to our lovely Fey.  I really wanted this striking boy to be seen by other greyhound enthusiasts.

We are forever grateful that Brenda Wendt spied Caleb on our web page and it came to pass that we entrusted her with this rare gem of a greyhound.  She has beautifully conditioned, trained and presented Caleb and the results have been stellar. The first time she showed him as a green puppy, he was BOB over a special--we knew that was only a hint of what was yet to come.

This August, Brenda drove from Iowa to compete in the highly competitive Rocky Mountain Hound Shows and Caleb rocked the scene by handily winning three five point majors to finish his AKC Championship!

As Caleb is young, only 14 months, lure coursing is promised and while he is maturing, select ring appearances. I can hardly wait for the changes time will bring. As a breeder,  producing dogs of this caliber makes my heart sing for it confirms we are on the right track. Caleb is a lovely on the inside as out and is a much cherished companion.

Mandajors Hot Off The Press At Windrock

 BIS Multi Ch. Denetorn Des Legendes du Moyen-Age  x  Group Winning Windrock Red Hot Mamma

Bred by Rachel Martin, France

We are proud to introduce Denetorn and Chili's flame red son "Shawn" who was imported to America by WINDROCK LLC and sold to sighthound fancier Kay Henderson of California.  Kay had a wonderful showing at the 2013 Greyhound Club of America Western Specialty and showed her lovely boy to Winners Dog and Best Of Winners for a 5 pt major!  Shawn repeated this great win the following day at Lompoc KC for another 5 pt major and even got to try his hand at lure coursing.

Shawn's achievement at the GCA Specialty is a repeat of Ch Windrock American Victory (Gremlin) who was WB, BOW last year.  Thanks to Kay and Shawn for keeping the win in the family!

GVKC Match Saturday~What do our greyhounds have to look forward to after show careers? Well, some leave us to become companions and some answer the call to become involved in 4-H!

 Meet Heather Cirka, a first year 4-H member and her 4-H project dog, "Cash".  (Ch Windrock Ring Of Fire)

This handsome boy is a veteran and many years ago as a youngster quickly finished his AKC championship literally undefeated.  He retired from the shows and went to live with the Cirka family here in Grand Junction.  For many years , Cash has been a beloved family pet.

Now that Heather has enrolled in 4-H, Cash has a new calling of being her project dog.  Heather has had to work very hard with Cash, as he had forgotten his early show training.

  To further complicate things, he is a big boy and working with a dog of this size has been a challenge for Heather.  Additionally, Cash has joint issues and Heather has had to modify her approach to training  and conditioning.

 Heather's radiant smile reflects a hard won victory on Saturday-- a first place win in her Jr. Showmanship class! Note the happy grin on Cash, don't tell me he doesn't know that he's done something special!

 GVKC AKC Match  Sunday

  Practice makes perfect!! 

  Heather and Cash learned from the previous day's experience and working as a team the duo not only repeated the previous day's win of winning their class, but bested all competitors to  win overall Best Jr Showmanship honors!

 Heather will be competing at the Mesa County Fair in a couple of weeks in obedience, rally and jr showmanship with Cash.  We wish them both the best of luck and will be there to cheer them on!

 WINDROCK  LLC has been a long time supporter of  4-H and FFA.  We are proud to donate to these youth organizations.

               Grp winning Ch Martigra's Cupid's Beau  x  BIF MGrp winning GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch                            Both parents CERF/OFA and Neuropathy clear

We are delighted to announce the arrival of nine beautiful little greyhound puppies who made their grand entrance on June 01, 2013 (exactly ONE year to the date the Bruce Springsteen litter was born!) and proud Mother Doobie  (BIF MGrp winning GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch) and her kids are doing great.  We have such a wonderful variety--2 boys--1 blue and 1 blue brindle and 7 girls--2 blacks, 1 black brindle, 1 white and black brindle, 2 white and blue and 1 blue brindle.  A rainbow of colors.  Sorry, we MIGHT have one puppy available later on, but we won't know until August.  No more reservations are being taken on Doobie's litter.

BIF FC Windrock Rodeo Queen SC Fch

 "Cheyenne" was ASFA's #1 Greyhound in 2012 and enjoyed a long vacation while I was getting my back operated on.  Just starting again in 2013, she came on strong and finished her AKC Fch in a flash with a Best In Field win.  

MBIF DC Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch 

Nikki got to go to the USRCC Memorial Day lure coursing trials and came home with another BIF win, this one is her third to date and second one this year.  Nikki is a keen runner that loves to shred those plastic bags.  It is exciting to watch her run as she enjoys it so.  

Best In Field

DC Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch

Thanks to the efforts of the RBMC membership and hosts Tom and KC, these are some of the biggest and well attended trials in the state.  The entire affair is a class act, right down to the catered BBQ ribs and chicken which was absolutely some of the best in our experience!

Of course, it is all about the dogs, and our WINDROCK crew did not disappoint us in their first outing of the year.  The Big winner of the day was our little Nikki who was BOB over a impressive entry and went on to Best In Field honors.  She won a big beautiful ribbon to present to Mom (Kim) for Mother's Day.

It was a nice trip home after a weekend of visiting with wonderful people and seeing one great run after another.  We are so looking forward to next year and thank  the RMBC  workers for making possible a great weekend of coursing!

 WINDROCK LLC Greyhounds attended their first shows this year at the Utah Valley and Intermountain KC shows in Riverton, UT.  The results were nothing short of spectacular!

 Doobie went to the shows to update some health testing.  I entered her as an afterthought and was delighted that reknown judge Michelle Billings found our blue lady worthy of this Group One win in a very strong hound group and was BOB all three days. In addition to a successful show weekend, we are pleased to report that we health tested for CERF 6 greyhounds and Cardiac tested two others--All PASSED with flying colors!! WooHoo!!

  New Dual Champion Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch

Nikki won back to back 4 pt majors at this run of shows to put the finishing touch on her Dual Championship title! She is a wonderful dog to show and appreciates her time in the ring as it usually means some tasty items are to be found in Mom's pocket. 

 BIS UKC Ch Windrock Easy Money

"Rowan" pictured here with owner-handler Faith Burnham had a brilliant showing.  Faith handled this up and coming youngster to three straight major wins.  In just three shows, Rowan has 11pts and three major wins towards his AKC Championship!

UKC Ch Windrock Queen Of Diamonds Fch

 A multi-talented girl, Maysie won her first  AKC major win at these shows. We predict a sterling career for this young starlet, she has AKC bench and field points, and it is only a matter of time before she joins the ranks of other Windrock Dual Champions. 

 This exceptional young male is "Karkati's Cesare" bred by Robert Posa.  He is just 12 months old in photo and has been on a stellar winning streak~

 Swiss Jun. Ch. Lux. Jun. Ch. BOB & Group Winner, Euro Sighthound Jun. Winner Jun. BIS2 Karkati's Cesare

 Two handsome red littermates out of Windrock Red Hot Mamma  who was exported to Rachel Martin, Mandaors Kennel, of France

Mandajors Hot Chili Pepper "Lewis" &  Mandajors Heat Wave Red "Milla" (foreground), pictured at just 13 months old, BEST IN SHOW Brace at French CLub Greyhound National Specialty

Windrock Rodeo Queen Fch

Forbes Seymour  x  MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM

#1 Greyhound in ASFA 2012

 We received a pleasant surprise when the year end totals for ASFA were totaled--our little Cheyenne was ASFA's #1 Greyhound for 2012!  WooHoo!  Cheyenne is a daughter of our "Amazing Amber" who is well known and highly regarded for her exploits on the coursing field.  Even with few trials attended WINDROCK greyhounds are typically found in the top rankings annually. Competition in our area is keen and victories are hard won.  In past years we had #1 ranked lure coursers in MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia LCX Fch and more recently in Cheyenne's illustrious Mom, Amber (MBIF NFC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCM LCX)  Our greyhounds reign supreme in the show ring too; a few years  ago we had several #1 ranked show dogs  including the record setting MBIS/MSBIS Ch Shazam's The Journey Begins JC CGC .

WINDROCK is proud of several Greyhounds that made  ASFA's top rankings for 2012.  Pictured to the right is Windrock Queen Of Diamonds Fch who is co-owned with Shelly Aberton. Only a few points separated the top contenders and Maysie was #5 overall.

"Maysie"  participated in and won some big ones, including BOB at the Grand National. Strong showing was made by  youngster Windrock Bertha Better Than You Fch, "BS" who was top 10 ranked, as was the BIF winning FC Windrock DM The One And Only SC Fch.  

  "BS" is the beautiful black brindle pictured here on the left. She and half-sister Cheyenne shared dual honors of winning both BOB wins at the 2012 ASFA II. 

She was #7 in the rankings and her sister Windrock Misty was BIF at the Region One Regional and  MBIF winning GCH DC Windrock Calamity Jane added another BIF to her collection. 

WINDROCK extends congratulations to all of the hounds who enjoyed the thrill of the chase in 2012.  Safe runs to all in 2013!

BEST IN FIELD

WINDROCK MISTY

Forbes Seymor  x  BIF DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch

 This year the good folks up in Idaho hosted the ASFA 1 Regional on a beautiful field outside of Emmett, Idaho.  There was a strong entry of greyhounds and final scores were often just a point apart.  We are very proud of little Misty who got the nod for BIF honors. Her sister, Windrock Bertha Better Than You Fch, won BOB at the ASFA II earlier this year.  We waited a bit for maturity to come to Misty before bringing her out.  I think it was worth the wait!

NEW Champion Windrock American Victory SC

 Put a talented young lady on a phenomenal greyhound and there is no telling what might happen!  Jaycee proved to all naysayers that the previous day's victory wasn't a fluke.  After winning the Breed over a nice special, this exciting pair stepped into the Group ring and judge Jacqueline Stacy put the Greyhound out Front and left her there.  The pressure had to be intense for young Jaycee, but she kept her cool and composure and Gremlin looked fantastic. This exciting win finished Gremlin's AKC Championship.

Gremlin has had a brilliant career.  She was BISweeps at the GCA National Specialty as a puppy and earlier this year won WB, BOW and Best Bred By at the National. and retired some beautiful perpetual trophies.  She won four majors from the Bred By class to earn her title. She is also Top 20 ranked in ASFA Lure Coursing.

The Grand Valley Kennel Club shows are the only dog shows held in Grand Junction Colorado, and we try to attend.  This year we were blessed to meet a very capable Jr. Handler by the name of Jaycee Carmell and this young lady has all the makings of a top notch dog handler.  She had never shown a Greyhound and did not know Gremlin who can be a prankster and a challenge to present.  But Jaycee listened to my instructions and followed them to a T.  She did a fantastic job and was rewarded with this Group 2 placement.

The USRCC Labor Day trials were held this year in Morgan, Utah and you just couldn't have asked for a better site, people or weather!  We anticipate this event all year long and haul the entire WINDROCK crew for three fun filled days of lure coursing.

As expected, competition in Greyhounds was very keen, as some of the top lure coursing greyhounds in the country reside right here at WINDROCK.  You get the likes of National Field Trial Champion Amber, and THREE ASFA II BOB winners, CJ, Cheyenne, BS, AND GCA National LC Champion Nikki in a course, that is as strong a line up as can be found anywhere!! As expected, we were treated to some incredible runs from these talented athletes. 

This time, Cheyenne and CJ each won hard-earned BOB wins, and  CJ is pictured above winning another Best In Field!  

In the Fall each year, the USRCC hosts the Windwalker Memorial each year and each breeds t high point earners in the ASFA trials are in contention for the top honors.  This year, pupstar "Cheyenne" won the right by winning BOB over some very talented and accomplished Greyhounds.  She is pictured her with Janie Hale, the owner of the late, great "Windwalker" who was a record-setting Pharaoh Hound and it is in his honor that the event is held.

 Littermates "Rowan"and  "Caleb" practiced for the day that they too, will be allowed to "run with the BIG Dogs"!  These young sons of MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch x  Multiple Group placing Windrock Miss Lantha Fey JC are already showing some exciting promise.  Little Rowan, the red pictured on the right, already knows how to chase the plastic bag and CATCH it!  Rowan is Windrock Easy Money and Caleb is Windrock Thunder Road.

 WINDROCK LLC Greyhounds ROCKED at the National!!  We are awaiting photos, but had to sneak in one spoiler!  Hint--A "Gremlin" made off with these beautiful trophies . . . 

Best Bred By

Winners Bitch and Best Of Winners

Windrock American Victory

 MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

 Judge's Comments by Dr Eric Liebes;

"She combined great hard running condition, a pretty head and typey shape . . . if we are going hunting today, I'm taking her".

Thank you Dr Liebes for recognizing and rewarding a functional, yet beautiful greyhound!

Coursing Bitch Winner

Award Of Merit

BEST DUAL CHAMPION

 Group Winning, BIF GCH Dual Champion Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch

Winner Veteran Bitches 11 years and older

Sweepstakes and Regular Classes

 DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

 BIS/SBIS/HIT Ch Greystone's Barcelona x Ch Sobers Aquatica SC

Greyhounds from left to right, DC Windrock I've Got a Secret, Windrock American Victory (WB,BOW), GCh DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC Fch, (AOM) Can Ch Windrock Wild Thing (Class winner)

Grandma Whisper has been an outstanding producer.  She has had three different offspring win Winners, Best of Winners at the National--Ch Windrock Wild Sensation, Ch Windrock Wild Applause and Windrock American Victory.  She is the dam to many distinguished champions and a Dual Champion. She has been the best of mothers and this year as a 12 year old, decided to take on the task of assisting dams Fey and Toni with their litters.  She began lactating  and nursed BOTH litters and gave the real Moms a much welcomed break from the rigors of puppy raising.  To this day, Whisper watches over the youngsters.

Windrock American Patriot 

 MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito  x  DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

 It is no secret that we sell most of the Greyhounds we raise to pet homes.  Occasionally some of the owners go to a show to see what it is like and how their dogs measure up.  "Gunner" got to strut his stuff at the recent Durango KC shows and won WD, BOS both days.  Congratulations to owner Tyler Valdez!   

BIF DC Windrock Calamity Jane SC Fch!!

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia SC LCX FCH

CJ is one of three Champion girls in her litter and is one of two Dual Champions for her mom, "Naughty".  There were only four puppies in the "Outlaw litter" and the little boy, "Pistol Pete" lives happily as a companion in Chicago.

CJ is a statuesque blue brindle that is highly reminiscent of her Grandaddy, MBIS Ch Greystone's Barcelona.   Like many of our WINDROCK Inc Champions, "CJ" proved her worth in coursing and attained field championship titles before competing in the show ring.  We like to present our greyhounds fully mature and well conditioned.  CJ easily gained her bench (show) championship with four major wins and as a new Champion in her first out, defeated a top ranked special.

What is next for our beautiful blue brindle lady?  More coursing, she really loves that first and foremost, but do not be surprised to find her in the show ring if only to appease us . . . . 

WINDROCK RED HOT MAMMA

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC FCH  x  #1 ranked MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia LCX FCH

Windrock Red Hot Mamma "Chili" is pictured above in the garden just a day or so before she was blessed with her litter.  Doesn't it look like she is singing baby lullabies?

Chilli was acquired from us by Rachel Martin of France and we are more than happy with the wonderful home she has given Chili.  

We look forward to welcoming one or more of Chili's kids here to the US in the near future.

Pictured on the left is the handsome black Dad to the puppies.

Dénétorn des Légendes du Moyen Age

This stunning male is an International Champion and has multiple Best In Show wins.

 The litter came on April 26, 2012

 Chili free whelped a strong litter of eight!

 3 little boys and 5 girls

What beautiful colors! There are three red boys and 2 red girls, one blue girl, one blue fawn girl and one little black girl.

This litter is in France and I believe all of the puppies have long since been spoken for. Inquires may be address to owner Rachel Martin at rchlcis@aol.com

We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of two puppies from this breeding to come to WINDROCK!

Multiple High Score Winning Can Ch Windrock Calico Sue

BIG Congrads to Heather Elrick McGuire and Can Ch Windrock Calico Sue, "Taylor". The pair recently had an astonishing sweep of Rally wins

According to proud Mom Heather, the weekend stats went like this…

the dynamic duo of Heather and "Taylor" did four separate Rally trials (3 Novice B’s and 1 Advanced A) and all scores were high qualifying above all dogs entered. In fact, Saturday they also took High Aggregate.

Taylor is not just talented, she is pretty too-she has been owner~handled by Heather to not only her Canadian Championship, but also to multiple group placings!

Jonas Lambert - January 2012


Our Dog of the Month leading us into January 2012 is Jonas Lambert! Jonas is enrolled in 4 Paws Academy’s ‘We Train, You Maintain’ program and spends three days per week at day school.


Jonas is a nine-month-old male Greyhound puppy with a fantastic personality. It is no surprise that Jonas’ favorite thing to do is run, and you should see him at top speed! The fastest dog on earth, Greyhounds have the capability of reaching speeds up to 45 MPH due their long legs and lanky frames. While many Greyhounds today are rescues from dog racing tracks, Jonas was united with his family with a clean canvas at a very young age.


The dedication and work of his owners have brought him above and beyond our expectations. They plan to show Jonas in Confirmation shows starting next year. His obedience will surely help him in the ring!


Congratulations Jonas and Helen on your title of ‘Dog of the Month’ for January 2012!


-The 4 Paws Crew & Community

MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM Fch

Can you believe that Amber whelped a litter of eight puppies in March of this year?

This is a beautiful photo of Amber pictured here winning the Master M'Grath trophy awarded on the ASFA Greyhound Specialty weekend. This distinguished accolade has been won three times previously by WINDROCK coursers, BIF DC Windrock Outlaw Josey Wells MC, BIF DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch and WINDROCK imported and owned-MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch.

We are honored that  our MBIF NFC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM Fch will have her name  proudly displayed on this trophy in fine company with other Greyhounds honoring one of the all time greats, the legendary Irish courser, Master M'Grath

 We are honored that Greyhound expert and trainer Peppi Greco selected our "Nikki"  (Windrock DM The One And Only SC) from a large entry at the Conformation Competition that was held with the ASFA Greyhound National Specialty on Oct 22, 2011.  Nikki won the Open Bitch class of 11 strong and Ms. Greco gave her the nod for overall Best In Show honors.  Kennel mate Gremlin was 4th place.  All of the classes were very deep in quality and I did not envy our judge in her task of determining the winners.

Nikki is sired by our Italian import, "Ayden" who is MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch out of our  "Javelin" better known as BIF DC DM Summer Squall of Scatpak SC Fch.  A point of interest is that Ayden daughter "CJ" was last year's BIS winner and Ayden himself won Best In Show honors at this Specialty some years ago.

In addition to winning BIS, Nikki is the first winner of the ASFA Greyhound National Form and Function Trophy offered to the Greyhound with the highest combined score in both the lure coursing and the conformation. 

Holding off stiff competition in the Open Stake, Nikki finished her ASFA Fch Championship at the National with a 3rd place win. 

Our beautiful golden princess is shy only a couple of points of her AKC Fch.  Watch for her in AKC bench shows in 2012.  She has matured to perfection and with the blessing of someone of Ms. Greco's credentials, we think she is READY to show her stuff! 

 WINDWALKER MEMORIAL TROPHY WINNER ~2011

We are proud to present the 2011 winner of the Windwalker Memorial Trophy~~BIF GCH DC Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC.  "Doobie" joins other WINDROCK Inc bred Greyhounds who have been so honored.  Our Naughty (MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia LCX Fch) was the first winner of this award in 2003, and was followed by several others, Beauty, Tipsey and Amber.  Doobie has really come into her own on the coursing field this year and has impressed me with her courage and grit.  She defeated some very tough running Greyhounds this weekend.  

 BEST In Field On Sunday--A First For Both!

 My husband Colin loves the dogs for what they are--cherished members of our family. Neither of us love one anymore than the other, each is unique in their own way.

Colin has a very special little girl in Calamity Jane, and this photo captures "CJ's" affection for her most important person in her life, her DAD.

This was a first for both of them.  Colin had never slipped a BIF winner, and CJ, who had never won a Best In Field.  Until today.  Both seem quite pleased with themselves and I wager we will be seeing more of this team out on the coursing field.

Back to Back Major Wins for FC Windrock Calamity Jane SC!!

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia SC LCX FCH

 One thing Colin and I have learned over the years is patience.  "CJ" pictured above, will be three years old in October.  Earlier this year we felt that she had matured enough to be presented in the ring.  This win picture shows some of her budding promise now. She has the makings of becoming an exceptional Greyhound.  I believe the next couple of years she will refine and finish out even more.  I firmly believe in exhibiting Greyhounds, timing is everything. Too many pups are shown far too young and earn titles before their full potential can be properly assessed. Some look great as babies then as they mature, the early promise wanes and disappears.  For that reason, we don't as a rule, exhibit puppies. We let them be youngsters and course them as they mature while waiting for the time to show them be right.
This theory seems to have rung true as CJ handily defeated her competition to earn back to back major wins at the Rocky Mountain Hound Shows.  She has three straight major wins and is also very close to her ASFA Field Championship title.  Well Done, CJ!

 CJ gaits with the light, easy step of a coursing hound. and has a beautiful shape on the move. Just starting, she now has 3 major wins in a row!  Don't know why I am making such a face in the photo--other than my "new Knee" was a bit sore . . .

Best Of Breed and Best Dual Champion

Wicked and CJ had fun over the WSCS weekend!  Wicked won the Coursing Bitch class AND an AOM at the GCA Specialty and CJ won WB, BOW for a major at the Lompoc KC show on Sunday!

Our happy girls are pictured here with Judge Laura D. Young after enjoying the GCA lure coursing.  Wicked, BIF DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch, held here by Colin won the Field Champion Stake at the trial and was highest scoring Dual Champion.  

CJ, Windrock Calamity Jane SC, finished her AKC Field Championship title in fine fashion by winning the Open Stake and Best Of Breed! 

 BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX 

BEST DUAL CHAMPION

 Group Winning Dual Champion Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC

 MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

 

Award Of Merit

expertly presented by Don Rogers

 Multiple Group Winning Ch Windrock Wild Sensation SC

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC  x  DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC 

Reserve Winners Bitch and Best Bred-By Exhibitor

Retired GCA Bred By Trophy!

 Windrock American Victory

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

  Best In Veteran Sweepstakes 

Ch Windrock Cassandra SC  

BIS/SBIS Ch Greystone's Barcelona  x  Ch Sobers Aquatica SC

 This photo captures a moment that will long linger in my mind.  Our beloved Cassie awarded with Veteran Best In Sweepstakes honors by breeder Dani Edgerton at the Greyhound Club of America Western Specialty held in Lompoc, CA.  This event featured one of the largest entry of veteran greyhounds I personally can remember.

When the time for her class came, I gently adjusted the lead and Cassie and I walked to the show ring. In my mind, the years ebbed as I remembered her as a powerfully muscled youngster, a solid dark blue brindle, one of our best moving greyhounds ever.  Now, she is only a shadowy reflection of her former glory, with lanky frame and graying muzzle. As we strode in unison, this aging Queen raised her head when she saw the ring and other dogs. The lightning I had once held at the end of her lead was reborn. Scorning the burden of old age, she proudly stepped into the familiar arena with grace and power of a decade ago.  I had to fight the tears and the lump in my throat as gallant Cassandra put on a performance the like that I have rarely seen.  Just a few months shy of 11 years, she flew around the ring with a fluid and open side-gait that defied her advanced age.  

Cassie clearly reveled in knowing that all eyes were upon her and with an aristocratic air, she held her head high and her eyes though cloudy, glinted brightly.  She seemed to know that this-- her first time in the ring in a long, long time--might also be the last time.   For all of those who watched in awe, she made the very most of it and of herself.

Colin who loves her more than any other was witness to her stirring performance.  I have rarely seen my husband of 30 years cry.  This was one of those times. 

Country Artist Tom T. Hall sang~"There's just three things in this old world worth a solitary dime-- Old dogs and children and watermelon wine." 

He's right.

    Many fanciers remarked that Veteran Cassie was the best moving Greyhound on the day . . .

 VIVA LA FRANCE!!  That is what Windrock Red Hot Mamma seems to be saying as she frolics with two handsome French gentlemen.  "Chili" left us in May for foreign adventures.   I don't think she thinks of the life she left in Colorado. We sure miss her but we are so happy with the exciting times Chili now has with new owner Rachel Martin.  This photo typifies the sinewy grace of a well-conditioned greyhound.  

 FIRST SHOW~A Red Hot Success!!  Barely 3 weeks after Chili's arrival in Europe she was shown against some of the region's best greyhounds in the French Greyhound Specialty. Owner handled by Rachel, youngster Chili won her highly competitive class and was second overall only to the very mature and beautiful Sobers Kendra. What a spectacular showing for the American Princess. We are very proud of Rachel and Chili and look forward to sharing more about the adventures of a "Chili Dog in France"!

**Flash**  Just two weeks later Chili wins 1st EXC CACL Intermedia Class at the Luxembourg Sighthound Specialty!

 Finally!  I have recuperated to the point where sitting at my computer is possible.   Time to pound out those WAY overdue updates on our web page.   I recently had a total knee replacement, and let me tell you folks, mark THAT little procedure off of your list.  Not only does it hurt like hell, but the rehab goes on for MONTHS.  On the plus side, my particular case is going extremely well and I think I can chalk it up to not only the surgical skills of my orthopedic specialist, but also to the awesome healing power of PUPPIES!

 Ok, I admit it, I am vain.  I don't want you seeing me using a walker.  So I have cropped the photo.  But look at my cheering section here--GO MOM GO!! 

We have some beautiful puppies still available      http://www.windrockhounds.net/availablepuppiesdogs.htm

Look at the smile on Amber's face, she is so proud of her little blue brindle daughter!  I wonder if she would have still been as elated knowing that SEVEN more darlings would soon follow.  Read more about Amber's litter on our Planned Litters link.

3/20/2011.  Here is Amber with her new family.  She has 8 beautiful puppies, 7 girls and 1 boy.  I don't know about you, but I think little brother is in a heap of trouble with all of those soon-to-be rowdy sisters!   

 Mamma Whisper has just cause to be proud!  Yet another one of her children can now lay claim to the distinguished title of AKC Champion.  Only a handful of her get have been shown, but she and Ayden can boast of six champions with more to follow.

Their gleaming black son, "Cole" better know as Windrock Wild Sensation SC lived up to his name  the few times he set foot in the ring. This handsome lad won multiple groups from the classes and won the points at the GCA National under the esteemed judge, Michelle Billings.

So it is no surprise to anyone that Cole would finish his title in a big way--and he did just that by going over 3 specials for a major at the giant Plum Creek show in Denver.  Cole achieved his Championship shown exclusively from the Bred By class.

This outstanding son of MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito x DC Windrock I've Got A Secret is also pointed in both ASFA and AKC coursing events.  If he doesn't leave us to embark on foreign adventures, he will be coursing with some new WINDROCK coursers, as both Amber and Wicked are out on maternity leave.

(Note, the above photo is from Cole's 2010 WSCS win--waiting for a new one!)

From The AKC website 

"The Breeder of Merit program allows the American Kennel Club to celebrate our dedicated, passionate breeders who truly are the backbone of the sport and the foundation of our organization," said AKC’s Chief Operating Officer John Lyons. "Our Breeders of Merit are committed to both improving their breed through health testing and selective breeding programs, and proving their breed through achievements in the show ring. They are special and will be emulated by new breeders entering the sport. Being a successful breeder in the Fancy does not come easy. Years of hard work, vision, and a willingness to do the right thing are required to be successful. Our Breeders of Merit have these qualities and deserve to be recognized."

WINDROCK applauds the AKC for recognizing Breeders Of Merit and we are proud to be be one of them.

Group Winning Dual Champion Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

We are proud to introduce our newest Dual Champion!   Lovely blue girl "Doobie" attained her titles with some very impressive wins. Shown only at GCA Specialties and supported entries, Doobie finished her AKC bench championship with all major wins and, on more than one occasion, won the lure coursing held the same day!

Since returning from the National in Lompoc, as a new special Doobie is undefeated in Breed competition and was awarded a GROUP FIRST and a Group third at the GVKC shows!

She is very close to a Grand Champion title, too!

  Amber is well known in coursing circles.  She has enjoyed the status and fame of multiple National wins and #1 rankings.

 She and Toni (new Ch Windrock Toni the Tiger) are full siblings.

 When Amber learned of sister Toni's new AKC Championship status, well you KNOW that would not sit well with our fiery little redhead!

Now Amber is bound and determined to become a AKC Champion too.

With this nice win, she has a good start on that endeavor.

                                                          MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind  SC LCX LCM Fch

WINDROCK is proud to present ASFA's Region 3 Regional Greyhound Breed winners!  The good folks of the USRCC club hosted the Region 3 Regional for the first time and the membership pulled it off magnificently.  The field reflected hours of work by people who toiled many weekends moving rocks and mowing acres of native vegatation. 

The Regional was a two day event this year.  Amber pictured with Kim on the left was Saturday's winner.  On the right, Colin had Sunday's winner with Wicked.  Judges Pete Lowe and Ping Pirrung are shown with Colin and Wicked.

WINDROCK greyhounds won the Breeder and Kennel stakes both days. An added bonus was Amber earning her LCM title. (Lure Courser Of Merit).  So Amber is now MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind LCX LCM Fch.  That's  a mouthful!

The club hosted an AKC trial on Monday, Sept 6th.  Amber was BOB and little "Nikki"  aka Windrock DM The One and Only won the major at her very first coursing event. 

Winners Bitch, Best Of Winners

Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC

This win finished her so "Doobie" is now Ch Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC!

BUT WAIT . . .  there's more!

 The Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty Lure Trial

 The Greyhound Club of America National Speciality LureTrial was held later that same day. Colin and I exchanged our our show clothes for some comfortable attire and loaded the kids up and drove to the coursing grounds.

 The greyhounds literally jumped for joy at the sight of the leather slip leads and cousing jackets.  They KNOW what that means--time to RUN!

As the winner of one of the Open Stakes, Doobie proved that not only is she beautiful, she is fast and talented, too. This win finished Doobie's AKC Field Championship title.  She was also the High Scoring Dual Champion at the trial.

 What a wonderful day for our Doobie!  To achieve TWO Championship titles in one day--and on the National Specialty weekend at that!!

We attended the Greyhound Club ofAmerica National Specialty which was held this year with the Western Sighthounds Combined Specialties (WSCS) in sunny Lompoc, California.  The WSCS is justly considered the premium Sighthound event in the the US and draws exhibitors and fanciers from all over the globe. 

This year's Greyhound Club of America National Specialty was judged by none other than Dr. Goran Bodegard  himself! 

WINDROCK WILD APPLAUSE

Winners Bitch, Best Of Winners

Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty

 Judge's Comments ~Dr Goran Bodegard

"WINDROCK WILD APPLAUSE is a very attractive white and black bitch with a lot of quality in proportions and general picture.  Correct and very pleasing construction in front and rear and the top quality mark in her set of neck and lines and shape of brisket.  Gives a very sound impression in all aspects and is shown in great condition. Very pleasing in action.  Winners bitch."

WINDROCK WILD WOOD WEED SC

Reserve Winners Bitch

Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty

Judge's Comments ~Dr Goran Bodegard

"WINDROCK WILD WOOD WEED is a great blue feminine bitch who is able to combine a lot of generous strength (in substance and bone) with great flow of elegant lines.  Excellently constructed in front and rear and moving with breed type and soundness. Same idea of one plane through withers and hipbones as some others beneficially showed. She is beautiful and has nice expression and character. She was awarded Reserve winners bitch."

WINDROCK WILD SENSATION SC

Reserve Winners Dog

Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty

Judge's Comments ~Dr Goran Bodegard

"WINDROCK WILD SENSATION   Very handsome black dog with excellent flow of lines with generosity and the right curvations. Withers and hipbone on the same plane which gives a great balance.  Front and hindquarter with great construction and harmonious balance between degree of angulation. Beautiful head, neck and topline--particularly lovely underline due to his perfect brisket.  Move and presented himself very well and pressed winner hard.  This is another high quality dog and a "nice guy".  Reserve winners dog

DC WINDROCK I'VE GOT A SECRET SC

Best Veteran and Best Dual Champion

Greyhound Club Of America National Speciality

Judge's Comments ~Dr Goran Bodegard

DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC   "Indeed keeping very well --a beautiful blue brindle lady with a lovely head expression and attitude. Excellent construction in front and rear moving very very well and showing her excellent lines greatly."

 Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty

Best Brood Bitch

DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC

Best Stud Dog

DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch

Left to right, Dr Bodegard with the winning Brood Bitch, DC Windrock I've Got A Secret SC, winning Stud Dog,  DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch, followed by get, Windrock Wild Sensation SC (RWD), Windrock American Victory (Best In Sweeps), Windrock Wild Wood Weed SC, (RWB) and Windrock Wild Applause (WB,BOW) 

 WINDROCK AMERICAN VICTORY

Best In Sweeps

Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty     

Sweepstakes Judge's Critique ~ Maureen Lucas   

Windrock American Victory --  "A very sensible kind of girl, rather than one full of glamor.  Never made a mistake with her legs, coming, going or on the go around.  In absolutely perfect condition from her perfect muscle tone to her glistening coat.  Showed with confidence and grace."

Regular classes Judge's Comments ~Dr Goran Bodegard

"Windrock American Victory  is a very attractive and yet strong feminine bitch which is hard to criticize and a lot to like.  Sound in all aspects, great bone and substance for age-- attractive solutions of lines.  A little low on legs but covering just the right amount of ground standing and in action telling that fore and aft are in balance both to view and in function-- particularly nice set of hindquarters.  Shining black coat and great condition-- moved very well.  Very nice character."  

DC WINDROCK I'VE GOT A SECRET SC

Best In Sweeps Veteran

Greyhound Club Of America National Specialty

 Judge's Critique ~Maureen Lucas  

DC Windrock I've Got A Secret --  "A strong, capable looking girl who used herself well on the move.  In the most wonderful condition for any age, let alone an advanced veteran.  Good muscle and good transitions throughout, and good on the go.  Nice expression and head." 

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch  x  MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia SC LCX Fch

**NEWS FLASH** 

We have an inside scoop on the late breaking story that has Sighthounds buzzing coast to coast!

Coursing Superstar Amber Greyhound has had a sensational career with a mile long string of impressive victories--big wins and numerous #1 rankings. An enviable career.  But now her dirty little secret is out! 

Thanks to these amazing photographs  we now know the real secret to Amber's amazing success on the lure coursing field--SHE CHEATS!!  While her competitors were muscling their way around the coursing field on their own four legs running honestly and true: unbeknown to us AMBER has been CHEATING!!   She has been desecrating all comers from behind the wheel of our 1975 Corvette Roadster!  (And we wondered about the mystery paw prints on the dash board and Canine Crunchies snacks scattered on the floorboard . . !)

This 1975 Corvette Roadster is Colin's pride and joy. He loves to show it off at car shows.  He doesn't even let ME drive it!  Our little girl Amber has been using it to win lure coursing events!  Horrors!!  The shame!

A sneaky photographer from the Canine National Enquirer took these photos of Amber right before she "ran in" and WON the AKC National Lure Coursing Championships.  Yep, he caught her red handed, wearing her racing jacket, goggles and driving scarf.  Amber, you should be ashamed! That aint no way to treat a classic!  Needless to say, Colin has taken the keys away.   But just yesterday I overhead Amber saying something about using the Cobra next year . . .

WHAT??!!!

The WINDROCK  "Dream Team" lure coursers had a fantastic showing at the 2010 ASFA II which was held in Lawrence, KS.  The results are listed below. 

          ASFA II Saturday Best Of Breed  and Mike Lorenzo Trophy winner

MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind SC LCX Fch      

 2010 Gillette Stake Winner*

MBIF DC Sobers Ippolito SC Fch 

Sunday Best Of Breed and Fantasy Trophy winner~

Windrock Calamity Jane    

Kennel Stakes And Breeder Stakes Winners for Saturday AND Sunday

 NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind SC LCX LCM  Fch and DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch

Windrock Wild Card JC 

Owners Jackie Vano and Carol Halliday know how to play a winning hand.  Their trump card in this instance was a "wild card" in the form of Windrock Wild Card JC better known as "Oreo".  These savay gals showed this stunning black and white boy at the 4 day Kalamzoo KC cluster and scored a clean sweep of 4 straights.  That being 4 straight WD, BOW wins for 13 points and both majors!   Oreo now needs just two singles to finish his AKC Champion title!  Oreo is a full brother to multiple Group winning Windrock Wild Sensation SC, pictured below.

 In 2009, Jackie also had a winner in Ch Windrock Platinum Edition JC who won won all four days at these same shows and completed his AKC Championship!  This year he returned to win 10 points towards his Grand Championship title.

Oreo is pictured here in this photo celebrating his success with  Carol Halliday who owns him with Jackie. Carol is Oreo's #1 Fan and biggest supporter!

Our Brags are coming in about twice as fast as the photos are! 

Our up and coming youngster, Windrock Wild Sensation SC,  had a sensational weekend! 

At the Durango KC shows, "Cole" won a Group 1st on Saturday and a Group 4th on Sunday!!  This remarkable achievement came from the CLASSES . . .

Cole has been to only a handful of shows while we patiently have been waiting for him to mature .

This photo is from the GCA National last year. Our boy has grown up quite a bit since then.

 Cole's quest for his AKC Championship is nearly complete.  His wins thus far:

2009 

 Utah Valley KC~ Group 1  (4 pt Major) 

Greyhound Club of America National ~ Winners Dog, Best Of Winners, 1st Award of Merit  (5 pt Major)

2010

Cortez KC~  Group 1 (4 pt Major)

Cortez KC ~ Group 4

Cole has had a brilliant class career, one that very few show greyhounds can rival.   He has done Papa Ayden and Mamma Whisper proud!

As the WINDROCK Greyhounds have been especially good, (and rather bored with life on the farm lately), we hauled the gang over the mountain for some lure coursing action .

 Each year the Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club hosts a fabulous weekend of AKC lure coursing trials on Mothers Day. Gracious hosts Tom and KC Thompson welcome all and wonderful prizes are offered.

The WINDROCK crew got to have two fun filled days and made Mom Kim proud too!

 AYDEN  scores a huge BIF win over 70+ of the best running dogs in the Rocky Mtn area! 

CALAMITY JANE  didn't waste any time getting started on her AKC Field Championship.  After obtaining her Qualified Courser certificate, this blue brindle daughter of our highly regarded MBIF DC Windrock Mamma Mia SC LCX Fch, won BACK to BACK majors!!

AMBER  won a BOB and is currently TOP Ten ranked in ASFA! She completed her LCX title with this win.

COLE  won points each day towards his AKC FCh, and this Group winning son of Ayden and Whisper is also on ASFA's Top 15 list!

                                             BIF Dual Champion Sobers Ippolito SC, FCh

The Italian Stallion, aka "Ayden"  scored a decisive victory at the CLCA ASFA trials by earning his ASFA Championship!  While being shown in conformation, this brilliant black dog obtained both of his field titles with notable wins.

What is the next endeavor for our handsome black gentleman?  With his calm intelligence and kind and biddable nature, obedience competition seems only natural.   

Ayden was bred by the famed SOBERS kennel of Italy and imported by WINDROCK.  

 Career Highlights

 Ayden made brief work of his AKC Championship title by winning three 5 pt major wins at Greyhound Club of America Specialties-two back-to -back Nationals 

Ayden is a powerhouse courser as evidenced by these noteworthy achievements~

Master M'Grath Cup Winner 2009

Fullerton Cup Winner 2009

Best Greyhound Dual Champion  at AKC National Lure Coursing Championships

Sire of multiple AKC show Champions with several closing in on Field Championships. Sire of Group winning, Specialty and Hound show major winning get.

 More News!

 Pictured on the left is the handsome  Ch Windrock Blue Bayou and Marie Hamilton. "Gator" wins a Hound Group 4 at the Silver Stake KC show held in Las Vegas, NV!  Currently, Gator is top ranked in Group and BIS competition.

"Gator" is owned by Tom and Marie Hamilton and Marie has owner handled several greyhounds to championship titles in stiff California competition.  No mean feat as Marie is in her late 70's and can run with her greyhounds as well as handlers half her age.  I kid Marie, saying that I want to be just like her when I grow up.!

 Way up North in Canada, Ryan, RBIS Can Ch Windrock Blue Sky Morning wins yet ANOTHER Specialty!  The lovely Windrock Calico Sue is BOB from the classes and closing fast on her Can Ch.  "Taylor" is a littermate to the new AKC Ch Windrock Annie Oakly!

UKC Ch Windrock Wild Temptation JC

 "Lilly" has been spotted at Midwestern AKC shows and rumor has it that judges are falling under the spell this dazzling blue fawn starlet has cast.

 Our lovely Windrock Toni The Tiger  "Toni " gave us an especially wonderful Valentine's gift this last weekend! 

 This fire red brindle full sister of "Awesome Amber" (MBIF NFC Windrock Candle In The Wind SC Fch) roared into town and proved that she is isn't bowing down to her famous sister's reputation.

 Toni didn't cat around and made good on her intentions to garner some glory of her own by winning back to back 5 point major wins at the giant CKC/Plum Creek KC shows.

She clearly dominated the competition this weekend by winning Winners Bitch, Best Of Winners, and Best of Opposite both days for 10 points!

The Colorado Kennel Club also sponsored health testing and Toni was heart cleared by the OFC cardic specialist. Toni has passed with flying colors one more of those all important health exams!

Youngster "CJ" (Windrock Calamity Jane) had a nice start at these shows. She was Best Bred By and Reserve Winner's Bitch to Toni on Saturday.

Meet Windrock Calico Sue! "Taylor" is one of the best show bitches that WINDROCK has raised to date, and people still can't believe we let this one go!

Colin and I often entrust our very best to aspiring fanciers and breeders who have the passion and vision to be future guardians of the greyhound

"Taylor" recently won WB two days at the Palm Springs Hound Show in California.

 "Taylor"  is owned and handled by Heather and Shawn Elrick. 

WINDROCK has cause to celebrate!  2009 will go down as one of the most memorable years EVER!  Once again, keeping with proud tradition WINDROCK greyhounds are in the Top 10 rankings in both the show ring AND on the coursing field.  We are very proud of the many noteworthy Champions and the high accolades they earned this year. Permit us the pleasure of recapping some of the highlights from 2009!                                         

Winner of 2 National Titles in 2009!   

The one and only MBIF NFC Windrock Candle In The Wind SC Fch!! 

 Amber's first National win was Best Of Breed at the ASFA National Greyhound Specialty.

 Her second National triumph was being judged by a four judge panel as  the AKC's National Field Champion for 2009. 

 The AKC National Lure Coursing Championship was over all sighthound breeds and  was the largest to date in AKC history!                                                                                     

 On Top In Canada~For The Third Straight Year!         Can Ch Windrock Blue Sky Morning won  Reserve Best In Show honors and multiple group wins in 2009. 

 "Ryan" is again Canada's #2 Greyhound and started his quest for his AKC Championship in grand fashion by winning  back to back majors on the WSCS weekend in Lompoc, CA.

This beautiful blue brindle has been  exclusively owner~handled by Sheila  Ehmann to all of his wins. Ryan is fully mature and ready to make his mark in 2010.

Another GCA National Specialty Win For WINDROCK!

 DC Sobers Ippolito's  lookalike son, Windrock Wild Sensation SC is awarded WD,BOW and an AOM by the incomparable Michelle Billings at the 2009 Greyhound Club of America National Specialty.

 "Cole" also won a Group One from the classes and earned his SC title.

WINDROCK bred or owned greyhounds have won specialty majors at the last 3 consecutive GCA Nationals.

Another year's maturity should look especially good on this commanding youngster!

Watch for this rising star in 2010!

  DC Windrock Hocus Pocus SC Fch, DC Sobers Ippolito SC and DC Windrock Luck Be A Lady Eldomar SC all joined the elite ranks of a select few by earning AKC Dual Championship titles  in 2009. 

DC Windrock Hocus Pocus "Wicked" (pictured right) was Runner-up to overall Grand National BIF honors in 2009!

Greyhounds DC Windrock Luck Be A Lady Eldomar SC, DC Windrock Hocus Pocus, Ch Windrock Platinum Edition JC, Ch Windrock Wild Party, Grp. placing Can Ch Windrock Wild Thing, and UKC Ch Windrock Wild Temptation JC all became show Champions in 2009.

Pictured on the left, Can. Ch Windrock Wild Thing "Lacey" won multiple group placements enroute to her Championship.  She is one of three littermates to finish show championships in 2009 . Lacey won a 5pt Hound Show major win in 2009 and has a great start for her AKC Championship.

 The lovely blue fawn UKC Ch Windrock Wild Temptation JC, "Lilli" became a UKC Champion and won Res. Best In Show while doing so.

She was one of five WINDROCK greyhounds to earn coursing titles in 2009 and is the charming companion of Sharon Couzin.

 The speed and agility demonstrated by DC Sobers Ippolito SC,  "Ayden" (pictured below) laid to rest the myth that "big dogs can't run". 

 Not only did this handsome Italian attain his Dual Championship in fine fashion, he further distinguished himself by winning both the Master M'Grath and Fullerton Cups the day after the ASFA Greyhound National.  He was a strong contender in ASFA events last year and needs only ONE point to finish his ASFA Fch.

Ayden also sparkled in the showring, he won an AOM at the WSCS and was undefeated in Stud Dog Classes. 

He is the sire of multiple group, specialty, champion and field titled get in 2009. 

Other WINDROCK greyhounds did exceptionally well in GCA Specialties~DC Windrock Luck Be A Lady Eldomar, Windrock's Fat Tuesday SC both won Award of Merits as did WINDROCK owned DC DM Summer Squall Of Scatpack SC Fch.

 We thank all those talented greyhounds and their owners for helping to make 2009 one of the best years ever!

 This was the President Ford's official Christmas Card in 1975!

It has been a long favorite with Colin and I as it reminds us of the old homestead.

It's Christmas Eve. Feeding's done, cattle are content. Big white snowflakes are dancing, adding to the foot of snow already blanketing the ground.  I made a batch of popcorn for the hounds and hot "Tom and Jerrys" for us.  Colin and I are going to enjoy a quiet Christmas Eve at home while the kids happily crunch popcorn. 

We wish to all a Merry Christmas !

 The AKC National Lure Coursing Championships were held on Dec 5th and 6th in Florence, Texas on the beautiful Double-H Ranch.  The 2009 National was the largest in AKC history and was a huge success thanks to the combined efforts of the working memberships of The Afghan Hound Club of Austin and the Tulsa Sighthound Association. The best sighthounds of all breeds attended the two day event held on the picturesque Double~H Ranch property.

  Stride for stride, our "Doobie" in yellow runs with the excellent running greyhound "Santa Anna" which is from the famed Windyglen Kennel of Don and Sally Papin.

Santa Anna was BOB on Saturday!

 They're OFF and Running~

 The final runoff for Best Greyhound was held between Saturday's BOB winner~ Santa Anna in blue, Sunday's    BOB winner Amber in pink~, and Ayden in yellow who was the high scoring dog (non BOB winner of the two days)    All three greyhounds ran a beautiful course. Amber was the overall "Best Greyhound " winner of the National and Ayden tied for second with Santa Anna and was the High Scoring Dual Champion!  As an added bonus, WINDROCK greyhounds took home the Breeder Stake awards for both days!

As Best Greyhound, Amber earned the right to advance into the Finals and by doing so, squared off against the other Sighthounds who had also advanced; the Best Whippet,  Best Afghan, Best Borzoi, etc.  In the end, there would only be one hound left undefeated, and that hound would be crowned~

THE BEST OF THE BEST

The 2009 AKC National Lure Coursing Champion 

MBIF NFC 2009 Windrock Candle In The Wind SC FCH!!

Pictured in the photo from left to right is one of the AKC National lure operators, Gary Runyan, AKC Lure Coursing Rep, Bob Mason and Judge Laurie Soutar. WINDROCK's Kim Fritzler is kneeling holding the newly crowned National Champion, MBIF NFC Windrock Candle In The Wind SC Fch.  "Awesome Amber" lives up to her nickname!

 Amber's National Championship ribbon is almost as big as she is!

  Our amazing runner can now lay claim  to a new title!  She is now MBIF NFC FC Windrock Candle In The Wind SC FCh!  "NFC" stands for National Field Trial Champion!  Only ONE hound can lay claim to that title each year and this year it is our girl Amber!

Owing to Kim's back surgery, Amber only ran in a mere handful of field trials this year.  Yet, she was  #2 ranked in 2009 for AKC and #3 in ASFA rankings which is a brilliant achievement considering the most of the top contenders have competed in many more events.

Even with very limited participation, our Amber is very close to both her LCX and LCM.

We are hoping to pursue Amber's AKC bench championship in 2010 and are planning a litter for her in 2011.

http://www.akc.org/events/lure_coursing/national/2009/

2009 AKC National Lure Coursing Championship

December 5-6, 2009 - Florence, Texas

The AKC National Lure Coursing Championship was held on December 5-6 at Florence, Texas.

We would like to thank James Hicks and his wife Lynda Hicks, the owners of the Double-H Ranch where this event took place for allowing the use of this fabulous facility and for all of their hard work getting the event fields ready.

The event was co-hosted by the Afghan Hound Club of Austin and the Tulsa Sighthound Association. They did a wonderful job coordinating the event.

Only about 20 acres of this 300 + acre ranch was used to set up the three separate coursing fields.