FUTURITY

DONNA LYNCH

In 1974, I acquired my first show dog, a Doberman Pinscher. The Doberman ring proved to be very challenging, but I quickly became accustomed to the term 'Politics.'  In the early 1981, I purchased my first Whippet puppy from Linda Garwacki (Bitterblue).   Luna went on to finish her Championship and acquire her LCM in ASFA lure coursing.  She was the dam of seven champions giving her the ROM title and died at 16 years of age.  Whippets have been my passion ever since. Their superior intelligence and versatility, combined with an extraordinarily compassionate character, have made Whippets a breed I will never be without.    First and foremost, my Whippets are my companions and pets.

Most notably, the greatest achievements in regards to myself as a breeder in the ring, have been at the AWC National and Regional Specialty shows.  In 1989, I went Best of Winners and received a Select Ribbon with a bitch I bred from the 6-9 puppy class, Ch Hamrya's Teacher's Pet.  This was the first time she was ever shown.  She finished with two more five point majors at Regional Specialties.  Two years later, we were Best In Futurity with a three and a half months old puppy (Ch Hamrya's Ice Breaker).  This was the final year that the 3-5 month class was offered at the AWC National.  This particular futurity was the largest ever, with an entry of 254 puppies.  As a breeder striving to create excellence, the Futurity award was the most self gratifying and rewarding.

Thank you for the opportunity to judge the 2008 AWC Futurity.  This is an event of a lifetime for me and I am honored by your trust in selecting me to judge your puppies.  Have fun and good luck to all!