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A Guide for Americans Showing in Canada
Are you an American whippet fancier considering a trip to our Canadian National Specialty Show? This blog post is for you - read on to learn more!
2025 National Specialty
The 2025 NWCC Canadian National Whippet Specialty weekend will be held September 6th in association with the Oakville & District Kennel Club in Jerseyville, Ontario.
CKC Recognized Whippet Clubs
Are you looking for a Whippet organization near you? Here is a list of clubs approved by the Canadian Kennel Club.
Trimming Whippet Toenails
Excessively long nails are (unfortunately!) seen far more often than not, and the consequence can be painful! Learn why your whippet needs a proper “pedicure” and how to give them one.
2023 National Specialty
The 2023 NWCC Canadian National Whippet Specialty was held on September 2nd in Ingleside, Ontario.
New Facebook Page
The National Whippet Club of Canada has launched a new Facebook Page in tandem with our new website. This new page will serve to centralize NWCC communications and better serve club objectives; education, stewardship and activity promotion.
2023 Regional Specialty - Abbotsford BC
Join us in Abbotsford BC on Jul 8-9, 2023 for three regional specialties. This year’s shows will be held outdoors at Upper Sumas Elementary.
Guidelines for Finding a Whippet Breeder
The NWCC strongly recommends you purchase only from those breeders that do health testing and have whippets of sound mind and body.
CKC Conformation Judging - Rule Change
Effective July 1, 2021, the Whippet was added to the list of breeds that may be judged on a ramp. This means that the Whippet can no longer be judged on the table.