Hounds of Cherche' Whippets

Ch. Cherche's Blushing Knockout, SC

"Annie"

(aka "The Red Rocket")

(Martinique Rodeo Dancer x Ch Whippletrees Icy Affire, JC, Fch, ROM)

Owners/Breeders: Chris Durance and Crystal McNulty

I'm sad to report that Annie will not be able to finish her lure coursing career. She only needed 3 points to become a dual champion. In August 2008, Annie injured her leg chasing a squirrel around our live oak tree. She tripped over a root and came up lame. She ripped 3 of her metacarpals from her wrist joint and fractured the top of one of them. She now has screws and a plate in place to hold her foot together. She will enjoy retirement on the farm and hopefully she will be willing to grace us with another beautiful litter of pups sometime in the future.

Annie at the 2007 National Specialty in Kansas with 9 week old pups at home.

(Photo taken April 7, 2007)

Annie has been bred to

2x SBIS and National BOS Ch. Cherche' Wizard of the Wind (pictured left)

pups born Jan 27, 2007

1 male and 2 bitches

(go to litters page for more information or click on link below)

Litters

Annie . . . 48 days into her pregnancy! Pups due Jan 29, 2007

Annie . . . 57 days into her pregnancy

August 25, 2006

Annie finishes her championship from the Bred-By class under Breeder/Judge Joan Goldstein with a 3 point major!! THANK YOU !

She IS qualified for AKC Eukanuba National Championships.

First of all I want to apologize for bringing the heat to Waukesha, WI from Georgia - it was one miserable weekend for people and dogs.

Now for my brag!!

July 29, 2006 - Waukesha, Wisconsin AWC Supported

Annie wins Winners Bitch for a 4PT MAJOR and Best of Winners under breeder Judge David Samuelson of Dashing Whippets.

The following day she was Reserve Winners Bitch under breeder judge Iva Kimmelman of Merci Isle whippets.

Thanks to both judges for recognizing Annie. We received many compliments from people we respect about how well Annie has matured - thanks!!!

(1 point to go!)

Not the best photo of Annie & I . . . but we are very thankful for the win!!! She is 1 point away from her championship.

North Central Specialty - August 26, 2005

TWO 5PT MAJORS IN ONE WEEKEND!

North Central Specialty WINNERS BITCH under breeder/judge Mrs Mary Beth Arthur!

Annie was also WINNERS BITCH and BEST OF WINNERS the day after the supported on August 28, 2005 for another 5 pt major under breeder/judge Madison Weeks (of Waybroke kennels)!

Annie's brother, Butterbean also won Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best bred-by at the North Central Specialty on August 26, 2005.

THANK YOU Mrs. Arthur and Mr. Weeks for a once in a lifetime weekend!!!

Amelia and Annie July 2005

Annie July 2005

June 2005 - Annie earns her JC title.

Annie also aquires 8 points and a major toward her AKC Field Championship in one weekend!

She won Best of Breed for a 5 pt major and placed second the following day for 3 points!

(photo taken in the ring - Annie at 10.5 months old)

Annie won her Futurity class at the AWC 2005 National Specialty and was considered for Best in Futurity. Thank you Judge David Samuelson for noticing our "red rocket."

The "Red Rocket" - 8 months old

6 months old / Best in Sweeps and RWB to 5 pt major at AWC Supported in Winston/Salem, NC