New Starter in North Yorkshire Moors

[Hunterscliff]

Hello everyone,

Just got my first whippet after many yaers of waiting. I am a pest controller and use my Bedlington terriers and the whippet for rabbit and rat control.

Would like to race the whippet over the summer to keep her fit and for a bit of fun as I've always enjoyed a 'night at the dogs' :cheers:

Where do I start? Does the dog have to be registered with some central organisation before it can race? She is a blue bitch, pure bred I believe but not K.C reg about 19in and 28lb. I think I have seen there is a club at Newton Aycliffe is there one anywhere around York. Is there any websites with info on the clubs and training of whippet to race or a book to read?

Sorry for all the questions

Nigel

 

[Vicky]

Perhaps start by subscribing to Whippet News, it's £30 for the year & has club info etc in 01455-442239 and speak to chris.

As far as a book for training goes maybe try ebay theres usually whippet books on there but once you find a track nearest to you the members will help you with training etc

 

[Hunterscliff]

Thank you Vicky,

Will phone and start to get Whippet News. Is the monthly done by Mr + Mrs Collins still on the go, I used to work with Marty in Stockton?

Nigel

 

[Paws123]

There is a track at newton aycliffe ..if you decide you would like to come there give me a ring on 01325307725 ill help you out as much as possible, with directions etc

 

[michelle]

chris cornish has the whippet news now and its deff worth subscribing to.

 

[Susan]

Save your money and don't buy a book as im sure member's will help you out with training the dog. Hope you do start racing as it can be great fun . Im in Scotland so your a wee bit too far South for my club . Im sure when you find a local club you will find they are willing to help you out with the triel's ect to get the dog going. :cheers:

Do get the whippet news though as you will find out load's of information about club's and where the open's are. You can buy it monthly it is £2.20 .