Whippet Books and Magazines

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  • New! The Whippet by J. P. Moran-Healy, Kingdom Books, TFH Publications, Inc., March 2001. Written by noted U.K. dog show judge, J. P. Moran-Healy. Hardcover.
    Note: This book is currently out of print in the U.S. However we are still able to offer it through our association with Amazon.co.uk. Don't worry if you are not in the U.K. They are able to ship orders worldwide at a reasonable cost. We highly recommend this book.
    Price: £21.21 (approx. $32.55 USD or $59.79 AUD or $50.73 CAD at current exchange rates.)
    Click Here to buy The Whippet or to learn more about it.
    
    
    Whippet, by Juliette Cunliffe. Interpet Publishing, July 2000. 157 pages. This book provides factual and historical information about the whippet and its ancestry, character and standard. It contains 135 full color photos, as well as helpful information on how to select and care for a whippet.
    Price: £9.34 (approx. $14.35 USD or $26.33 AUD or $22.34 CAD)
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  • Chuck and Danielle by Peter Dickinson. Yearling Press. 144 pages. February, 1998. Illustrated by Kees De Kiefte. A humorous children's book about a little girl and her very timid whippet. Recommended for ages 10 - 12. Paperback. This book is currently out of print in the US, but we are still able to provide it through our association with Amazon.co.uk. (You do not need to live within the UK to place an order - they will ship worldwide at a reasonable cost.)
    Price: £3.99 (approx. $6.12 USD, $9.54 CAD, or $11.25 AUD).
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    The Whippet: A Complete and Reliable Handbook, TFH Publications, Inc., September 1999 - This 93 page hardback book has some good basic information for people new to whippets. Price: $15.96 (or approx. $29.32 AUD or $24.88 CAD)
    Click Here to Buy Whippet: A Complete and Reliable Handbook or to Learn More About It.

    UK readers may get faster delivery by ordering from our UK supplier through this link: The Whippet: A Complete and Reliable Handbook The UK price is £11.86.

    
    
  • Whippets: An Owner's Companion by Shirley Rawlings, The Crowood Press, 1991. Price: $39.95 (approx. $73.39 AUD or $62.28 CAD)
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    UK readers may get faster delivery by ordering this book directly from our UK supplier through this link:
    Whippets: An Owner's Companion The UK price is £14.44.

    
    
    Whippets: Everything About Purchase, Adoption, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, & Training by D. Caroline Coile. Barron's Educational Series, 1998. this 95 page paperback has information whippet care, feeding, training and exercise. Includes many color photos and illustrations - Price: $7.95 (approx. $14.60 AUD or $12.39 CAD)
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    If you are in the UK you may buy this book directly from our UK supplier if you wish:
    Whippets: Everything About Purchase, Adoption, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, & Training The UK price is £5.59.

    
    
    
  • Whippet Champions, 1952-1980 by Prata Publications (compiler). Published by Camino Book Company, 1987. Price: $36.95 ($67.86 AUD or £24.07 GBP or $57.59 CAD)
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    Whippet Champions, 1981-1986 by Prata Publications (compiler). Published by Camino Book Company, 1987 - Price: $28.95 ($53.15 AUD or £18.86 GBP or $45.12 CAD)
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  • Whippet Champions, 1987-1995 by E. E. Camino. Published by Camino Book Company, 1998 - Price: $32.95 ($60.50 AUD or £21.47 GBP or $51.36 CAD)
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  • The Whippet by Bo Bengston, MIP Publishing, 1994. Written by a long time breeder judge and recognized expert in the breed. This book can be ordered directly from Sighthound Review Magazine.

  • The Whippet by C. H. Douglas-Todd, Popular Dogs Publishing Company, England, 1973. One of the best books on whippets. Out of print but available through used book dealers.

  • The Whippet Handbook, by Lewis Renwick. Dog Lovers Library Series, Nicholson and Watson, England, 1957. This book is out of print, but can be found through many used book dealers.

  • Lure Coursing: Field Training for Sighthounds, by Arthur S. Bearman. Published by Howell Books, 1994. This book details the history of lure coursing, and includes valuable information on how to participate in the trials.

  • The English Whippet by E.G. Walsh and Mary Lowe, The Boydell Press, England, 1984.

  • The Complete Whippet by Louis Pegram, Howell House, 1974. This is the original whippet reference book, written by the late Louis Pegram, once a familiar figure in the whippet world. It is filled with photographs, and details the history of several of the older whippet kennels in America. This book is out of print, but can be found at many used book dealers.

  • The American Sighthound Field Associations LURE COURSING 1972-1989. Vol I - Contact the American Sighthound Field Association for information on this publication.

  • Lure coursing 1990-1994 - An ASFA Historical Yearbook. Vol II - Contact the American Sighthound Field Association for information on this publication.
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    Periodicals
  • Sighthound Review - The most well known sighthound magazine. Published by Jim and Cathy Gaidos, 10177 Blue River Rd., Manhattan, KS 66503, USA. Sighthound Review is published six times a year. Subscriptions can be ordered by mail, or from their website.

  • Snap Dog - An English magazine devoted to pedigree whippets. Snap Dog covers racing, showing, coursing and lure coursing as well as interviews with top British breeders & regular features. Published bi-monthly. Subscriptions are available from publisher Sheila Smith, 202 Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancs, WN7-5NW, UK. You may also contact Sheila by phone or fax at 01942 887688 or by email at whippets@snapdog.freeserve.co.uk

  • The Review - Official publication of the Kennel Club of France. Published quarterly in French. Contains show results, health information, and articles on whippet activities such as agility and coursing. For more information, see the Web Page or contact Mr. Claude Klein, 14 Quater Allée des Espaliers, 93340 Le Raincy.

  • Whippet Watch - Publisher: Mary Magee, 194 Center Drive, Mooresville, IN 46158, USA. Phone: 317-831-1445. Email: whippetwatch@yahoo.com - Whippet Watch is published six times a year, and has articles on whippet training, showing, and racing, as well as information on whippet health issues and many other subjects. Subscriptions can be ordered from the Whippet Watch website or by mail.

  • Whippet News - For whippet racing fanciers in Great Britain. Contact Editor Chris Cornish for subscription information at 01455 442239.

  • Whippet World (American) - Editor, 4401 Zephyr Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-3299. Quarterly publication on Whippets.

  • Whippet World (English) - Editor, 3 Poole Street, Cavendish, Suffolk, C010 8BE, England. A magazine covering all aspects of the English whippet, from the show ring to track and field coursing.

  • AKC Coursing Newsletter - Editor Larry Flynn, R.D. 1, Box 1733, Stewartstown, PA 17363. Official AKC publication on lure coursing.

  • Field Advisory News - Vicky Clarke, Editor. P.O. Box 399, Alpaugh, CA 93201. The official publication of the American Sighthound Field Association, and includes information on lure coursing clubs and events throughout the United States.

  • American Whippet Club Whippet Newsletter Editor Christine Hopperstad, 130 34th East, Seattle, WA 98112. The monthly newsletter of the American Whippet Club.

  • AKC Coursing Newsletter Editor Larry Flynn, R.D. 1, Box 1733, Stewartstown, PA 17363. Official AKC publication on lure coursing.
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