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11/18/2001 ~ 10/26/2009

Zoey, by far, is probably the most "famous" whippet bred and owned by Eclipse.  In 2002 her show career started at 6-1/2 months old by being awarded RWB at the AWC Eastern Specialty.  She completed her championship before 1 year of age winning two Best Puppy In Show (one in Canada, one in the US).

In 2003, Zoey along with new handler Amanda Giles, became a multiple group winner and placer in both the US and Canada.  She won her first All-Breed BIS in Canada, the same day she won a SBIS at the Whippet Club of Eastern Canada.  The following day she was awarded WB & BOW at the Whippet Club of Canada National Specialty.  The 3rd day she won BOB & Group 2 at the All Hound Assn. of Canada show.  All this was from the Open bitch class over BIS/SBIS Champions.  Zoey ended the year 2003 being Canada's Hound of the Year.

The year 2004 saw Zoey and Amanda at select shows and they amassed the following record and ended the year 5th in All Breed Points and 7th in the Breed Points:

3 - All Breed BIS

1 - Specialty BIS

1 - Specialty Award of Merit

29 - BOB

5 - BOS

11 - Group 1

5 - Group 2

2 - Group 3

1 - Group 4

The year 2005 saw Zoey & Amanda win a Group 1 and a Group 2 their first weekend out in January, and the last two weekends of shows in December saw Zoey & Amanda win 7 Group 1 and 3 Best in Shows.  Zoey ended the year being America’s #1 Whippet in Breed and All-Breed competition, #3 Hound and #25 amongst all breeds in the country.

Their record as of 1/1/05 - 12/31/05 is as follows:

12 – All Breed Best In Shows
2 - Specialty Best In Show

114 – Best of Breeds

4 – Best of Opposite Sex

4 – Award of Merit (1 @ Westminster)

1 – National Select Award of Merit

55 – Group 1

23 – Group 2

8– Group 3

7 – Group 4


 

Zoey has only been shown the first few months of 2006.  She and Amanda have won another 3 All-Breed Best In Shows bringing that total to 18.  Zoey is now the all time Best In Show winning Whippet bitch*.  She is for the most part retired, but she may be seen at some select shows.  Motherhood is now in her future.

Zoey's career totals from year 2002 to 6/2006:

In The US
18 - All Breed Best In Show

1 - All Breed Puppy Best In Show
3 - Specialty Best In Show

182 - Best of Breed (1 @ 2006 Westminster KC)
10 - Best of Opposite Sex

5 - Award of Merits (1 @ 2005 AWC National)
76 - Group 1

32 - Group 2
18 - Group 3

10 - Group 4 (1 @ 2006 Westminster KC)

In Canada
1 - All Breed Best In Show
1 - All Breed Puppy Best In Show

1 - Specialty Best In Show
2003 Hound of the Year
 

Due to some unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances, Zoey was retired from the show ring and was living the sweet life on the sandy beaches of sunny Florida.  Zoey was let go to the Rainbow Bridge on 10/26/2009.  There will never be another dog with such heart, spirit and determination that Zoey possessed.  She was a once in a lifetime dog.

Please click the links below to read about Zoey's story.
The Life & Times Of Zoey  |  Part 1  |  Part 2  |  Part 3  |  Part 4  |  Part 5  |  Part 6  |  Part 7  |  Part 8  |  Part 9  |  Part 10



Zoey (on right) is pictured with her 15 year old Great Grandfather, Luke.