Whippet Tales

A Running Friend

2012-02-01T00:52:00.005-07:00

At last, Bailey and Deva meet a real dog!
He's big, friendly, fast and best of all, he's happy to play the chase game.

He's fast, but not whippet-fast, so Bailey gives him a little push.

Not Bored Today!

2012-01-23T21:29:00.012-07:00

It finally warmed up. We have happy whippets.

Yup, it's snow.

High energy wrestling.

Low energy resting.

Waiting Out the Weather

2012-01-20T22:25:00.015-07:00

What do whippets do when it's -28c with a windchill of -stupid?

Beg for a treat...

consume the treat...

crash on the couch...

get into the warm cave bed...

meld with the furniture...

roach out in boredom...

really get into the warm cave bed...

snooze on the couch...

wait wistfully by the window....

really really get into the warm cave bed...

sneak a snooze on the people bed...

...try hibernation.

Every Day is Special

2011-12-31T19:28:00.009-07:00

The whippets don't need to do anything to bring in the new year, every day is special for them. They get to run and play...

...demand treats...

...look winsome...

...wait patiently for the slower members of the clan...

...run off to explore...

...take over the people bed...

...and roach out on the couch.
Happy New Year!

Whippets in Winter

2011-12-10T23:59:00.009-07:00

It warmed up enough to run naked in the snow. The black spots in the sky isn't camera sensor dust, it's "exhaust dirt" from Deva's run.

Back home resting and keeping warm on the couch.

The Cave Bed arrived! Bailey wastes no time trying it out.

Deva figures it out minutes later.

The XL size easily accommodates 2 whippets and is now their favourite place inside.

Before the Snow and Cold

2011-11-20T21:42:00.006-07:00

Bailey and Deva have fun on The Hill before the snow and sub-zero temperatures arrive.

Whippets in the window

And the whippet that is born on the Sabbath day

2011-11-05T21:09:00.002-06:00

Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.

The cast in order of appearance
Monday: "Masque" Ch. Nasusa Masquerade 1992-2006
Tuesday: "Deva" Alluring Cheyenne Autumn b. 2008
Wednesday: "Bailey" Nasusa Time After Time b. 2004
Thursday: "Bailey"
Friday: "Bailey" and "Deva"
Saturday: "Bailey"
Sunday: "Breezer" Nasusa Sagamore 1995-2006

Thanks to everyone for your comments and for looking in!

Saturday's whippet works hard for his living,

2011-11-04T22:46:00.000-06:00

Friday's whippet is loving and giving,

2011-11-03T21:12:00.001-06:00

Thursday's whippet has far to go,

2011-11-02T20:49:00.000-06:00

Wednesday's whippet is full of woe,

2011-11-01T23:52:00.000-06:00

Tuesday's whippet is full of grace,

2011-10-31T21:30:00.001-06:00

Monday's whippet is fair of face,

2011-10-30T21:34:00.002-06:00

Goodbye Sweet Girl

2011-10-13T22:01:00.015-06:00

Pahdmi (aka The Pod) left us this morning. Thank you sweet girl, for 14 years of spunk, love, and keeping the whippets in line. We miss you terribly but are consoled by knowing that you are now with Catherine, and can run free.

...live as though heaven is on earth. - Alfred Souza

2011-10-12T22:09:00.004-06:00

Sing as though no one can hear you,

2011-10-10T23:45:00.003-06:00

Love as though you have never been hurt before,

2011-10-03T21:37:00.004-06:00

Dance as though no one is watching you,

2011-09-30T22:30:00.003-06:00

No Bad Days

2011-09-13T22:49:00.014-06:00

Bailey and Deva start off calmly enjoying the walk.

Being whippets of course means that sooner rather than later, there will be lots of running.

And naturally, where there is running, there will be a chase game.

Caught!

Bailey:"Ha! I'm still faster than you!"
Deva:"I'm not talking to you."

They make good use of the lounger to rest up.

Eventually the lounge act moves inside.

Making Summer Last

2011-08-31T00:14:00.009-06:00

Bailey and Deva make the most of the late summer days.

The wet spring produced tall grass that makes the chase game more interesting.

Their antics are watched by a sharp eyed hawk.

Playing hard always requires serious lounging afterward.

Dead Bugs

2011-08-14T23:27:00.009-06:00

How did they end up this way?

Deva ran circles around some slower dogs....

...then Bailey decided to make Deva chase him for a change

(Deva got that nasty looking gash on her face by running into something while chasing around in the house. It's healing nicely with application of magic lotion, she gave no indication that she even noticed it)

Extended chase games in the summer heat caused the dead bug scenario!

A Fast Friend!

2011-08-02T00:31:00.012-06:00

It started out as a routine walk on The Hill....

... until we met a beautiful 9 month old whippet boy named Darwin!

Naturally lots of running and playing ensued...

.... resulting in tired whippets.

We Want Endless Summer!

2011-07-19T23:55:00.006-06:00

Alas summer will end but in the meantime Bailey & Deva are going to make the most of it.

Today she decided to give us a pose.

Despite the heat they must get in some running.

Resting after a nice snack of ice cubes.

Summer Fun Continues on The Hill

2011-07-15T00:22:00.012-06:00

The big dogs give up trying to catch Deva

Bailey runs after her through the tall grass

Bailey cooperates with a nice pose

Deva decides not to

"OK let's go home and have supper!"

Bailey is tempted to lie on top of her

Lazy Summer Days

2011-07-07T00:11:00.008-06:00

Fun in the Grass

2011-06-30T00:17:00.006-06:00

A small whippet in the tall grass

Summer = Happy Whippets

Bringing in Summer

2011-06-22T00:30:00.007-06:00

It's officially summer and it finally stopped raining. Bailey and Deva celebrate the solstice by posing and playing on The Hill.

Deva watches the last of the Longest Day fade away.

It Must Be Spring

2011-06-15T23:54:00.010-06:00

They're back! The flickers that raised a family last year in our back yard have returned.

Meanwhile out on The Hill, Bailey and Deva romp and play.

The End(s)

Winkin' Whippets

2011-06-07T22:23:00.007-06:00

They look like they're winking as they run full speed through the brush, but it's a hard-wired response to protect their eyes.

Wide open spaces = wide open eyes

Eyes closed as they rest and hang out with The Pod, who at almost 14 years of age prefers walks around the block and lying in her bed.

Naughty or Nice?

2011-06-02T00:19:00.008-06:00

The whippets run off some energy.

Deva decides to snack on Bailey's ear....

...and cheek.

"Who, me?"

The whippets store some energy.

Long Weekend Adventures

2011-05-24T00:29:00.010-06:00

"Let's Play!"

Oops!

Bailey is unfazed by the wipe out and participates in the traditional whippet pose.

Deva notices something interesting...

...but the hawk is alert and in the air before she gets very close.

Play & Pose

2011-05-16T00:24:00.007-06:00

Bailey and Deva tear up The Hill

Up close and personal at full speed

An evening pose

Deva is a convenient pillow

Through The Bush

2011-05-09T00:43:00.010-06:00

Bailey is in pursuit of Deva....

...who runs into the bush to slow him down

He waits for an opening...

...and flushes her out

Deva loves her big brother

Lens Test

2011-05-05T23:08:00.004-06:00

Deva stood still long enough to help test a new lens

Brown Time

2011-05-01T23:58:00.007-06:00

A weekend without snow reveals the brown grass. The Hill should get greener over the next couple of weeks.

The whippets get lots of playtime over the weekend.

The inevitable recharge time at home

Is It Spring Yet?

2011-04-25T00:11:00.009-06:00

It's finally looking like Spring. Most of the snow is gone from The Hill, though the Rockies are still white.

A sure sign of Spring, the Prairie Crocus are out.

Deva spots something interesting down at the pond...

...and goes for it

However they get away.

Bailey engages in his favourite activity - chasing Deva!

The g forces from the sharp turn causes his face to distort.

Caught!

Resting up for more Spring outings.

More Fun in the Snow

2011-04-18T23:15:00.011-06:00

The whippets decide to take up modern dance

A close up view of the high speed chase

Bailey's still faster than Deva and eventually catches her

However it's not all one-way, Deva gets her own back

A fly-by mugging!

Sharing the bed in their own way

Spring in Calgary

2011-04-17T23:58:00.010-06:00

We are treated to yet another snow storm

Bailey is the ultra cool model as he shows off his new jacket. The sales person at the shop had to bring the box of winter gear up from the basement.

The snow doesn't interfere with the chase game. Bailey and Deva are now a matching pair in their "early winter" jackets.

Staying warm and cozy afterwards

Home Bodies

2011-04-11T23:41:00.011-06:00

Instead of the usual action shots, Bailey and Deva show off their lounging skills

Adventures in Snow

2011-04-03T23:49:00.009-06:00

Deva makes a graceful leap at full speed

Unfortunately the landing isn't quite as graceful

But she's immediately up and running again

Bailey tears around without wiping out

Wiped out on the couch

Enjoying the Spring Weather

2011-03-28T00:10:00.008-06:00

Despite the continuing snowfall, Bailey and Deva get out to play

The usual result of running and playing is the need to rest up for next time

Celebrating Spring

2011-03-21T00:19:00.006-06:00

Spring means mouse hunting season for Deva

Any time is Deva hunting season for Bailey

Although dramatic looking, no puppies were harmed during the making of this post

Contemplating the next run/treat/meal

It Finally Warmed Up

2011-03-13T23:33:00.007-06:00

Deva happily runs off some steam

The dog she enticed into a chase isn't in the same speed class

So of course Bailey gets involved.....

... and life is good.

Then it's treats at home and resting up until next time

We Ain't Huskies!

2011-03-06T22:51:00.006-07:00

Bailey and Deva were not enthusiastic about being out in the endless cold.

They prefer to be keeping each other warm in the house.

"Call us when it's summer"

A Quick Run

2011-02-27T23:42:00.006-07:00

Bailey and Deva take advantage of the short break from the cold weather and get in a quick chase game. Thanks to "4 wheel drive" and built-in crampons they have no trouble racing on the snow covered icy ground.

Big Snow Small Dog

2011-02-21T23:02:00.002-07:00

Deva powers through the snow

Bailey closes in and begins the chase game

Heat Wave!

2011-02-13T21:45:00.009-07:00

Bailey and Deva take advantage of the sunny, above-freezing weather to get in some play time

A high speed ear-grab!

Contented whippets

A Chilly Run

2011-02-06T23:56:00.008-07:00

Colder weather and bad light didn't stop the whippets from getting in some exercise.

Waiting for the next warm spell.

The Chase Game

2011-01-30T23:13:00.006-07:00

An exuberant Deva blows by Bailey to start a chase game

Let's Play!

2011-01-22T22:37:00.006-07:00

Deva gets airborne to celebrate the warmer weather

They take full advantage of the outing and run off some steam

Humbug Weather

2011-01-16T22:05:00.005-07:00

With daytime temperatures around -20c the prudent thing to do is cuddle up indoors and wait for better times.

A Sweater Day

2011-01-08T23:58:00.005-07:00

It wasn't cold enough to need their winter jackets but chilly enough to need sweaters. Bailey initiates a chase game with Deva.

A few quick turns and she's gets a bit of breathing room.

Deva the Diva

2011-01-03T00:14:00.007-07:00

Deva has a grand time running through the snow

Bailey is content to look cool and pose in front of the mountains

Naked in the Snow

2010-12-26T01:39:00.011-07:00

A nice sunny +6 c Christmas Day allows the whippets to leave the jackets at home and run naked in the snow

Afterwards they snuggle together in the pita bed and recharge for tomorrow

A Cure for Boredom

2010-12-13T01:03:00.005-07:00

Bailey lets it be known that they're bored with being stuck inside

It's much more fun playing outside

Free At Last!

2010-12-06T22:09:00.008-07:00

Finally a break in the cold weather and the whippets get out for a good run!

Free At Last

2010-12-06T22:09:00.001-07:00

Just In Time

2010-11-19T00:07:00.004-07:00

Bailey and Deva got in one last good run before the winter storm and sub-freezing temperatures rolled in

Just in time, the Half Shell (Pita) beds made by Karen arrived along with the jackets.

Field Testing

2010-11-12T00:11:00.007-07:00

Bailey and Deva field test the great coats created by Kare n

A few fast laps later they give an enthusiastic "paws up" approval

Bailey is up to his usual trick of grabbing Deva's collar

Coming Atcha!

2010-11-04T23:53:00.005-06:00

Bailey and Deva take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather.

Whippets In The Mist

2010-10-26T00:08:00.005-06:00

Whippets on the couch

Running, Playing & Lying Around

2010-10-20T23:35:00.010-06:00

Birthday Boy

2010-10-09T22:21:00.008-06:00

"Who? Me?"

Bailey turned 6 today

A good time was had running....

...and chasing Deva

Then it was treats for all

And a good snuggle to end the day

Birthday!

2010-10-06T22:10:00.009-06:00

The birthday girl........

Deva turned 2 today

...which calls for a special treat

Of course what 1 dog gets, the others must also get

The after-treat snuggle

We'll Be Back

2010-09-26T00:16:00.003-06:00

Due to the passing of my soulmate and beloved wife, Catherine, we have not been able to post whippet photos. We promise to be back soon.
- Ken -

On A September Day

2010-09-12T01:55:00.006-06:00

Long Weekend on The Hill

2010-09-05T01:30:00.006-06:00

Deva gives Bailey a reason to chase her

In full flight mode

In full lounge mode

Getting Wet

2010-08-28T23:21:00.004-06:00

A sunny Saturday morning at the pond

Posing beside their favourite tree

Mighty Huntress Puppy

2010-08-21T00:06:00.005-06:00

When Deva first came to us 18 months ago she showed signs of being a mighty huntress

This summer she discovered mice in the park

Deva: 3 Mice: 0

Why We Need 2 Whippets

2010-08-14T23:48:00.010-06:00

Bailey and Deva play hard together

It looks like they're attacking each other....

...but it's just part of the game.

Back home it's time for some serious lounging.

Pack Behaviour

2010-08-08T00:16:00.008-06:00

Play together......

...sleep together

A Summer Day Vignette

2010-07-31T22:34:00.006-06:00

Separate Vacations

2010-07-26T23:57:00.008-06:00

Vacation time! While humans visited scenic mountain locations, the fur kids spent fun time at a cage free boarding facility where they got to run and play all day with other dogs.
The whippets were in the "big dogs" area where they hung out with some greyhounds and came home happy and tired. The Pod got to stay in the Ultra Lounge with the older dogs.

Back home and tired

Back on The Hill

Run Fun on The Hill

2010-07-18T01:06:00.005-06:00

Bailey's hot on Deva's tail

Another view as Bailey pushes her on

The Pod stays clear of the action

After running comes resting

Dog Days of Summer

2010-07-10T02:05:00.007-06:00

One of the young flickers in the back yard waits for food

Summer Fun

2010-07-04T01:25:00.002-06:00

The whippets have a grand time running through the tall summer grass and flowers

Being smaller, Deva is slowed by the tall grass making it easier for Bailey to catch her

All that exercise makes Bailey hungry

Whippet Modes

2010-06-26T01:30:00.002-06:00

"On"

"Off"

Another Good Day

2010-06-23T00:12:00.002-06:00

Payback

2010-06-19T01:04:00.006-06:00

Deva takes the opportunity to ambush and tackle Bailey

She learned well from all the times Bailey chased her down

As an added bonus she gets to use him as a pillow at home

Torpedo!

2010-06-13T15:34:00.006-06:00

Bailey has his target in sight

Takedown!

Proving that whippets are tough and used to playing a bit rough, Deva is up and instigating Round 2 where she successfully evades him

Making a Splash

2010-06-07T18:32:00.007-06:00

All the snow and rain has replenished the pond on The Hill. Deva shows that a small dog can make a big splash.

On water or land, Bailey's still the fastest dog on The Hill that day.

A wet chase

Running through water is hard work

Close to Home

2010-05-29T12:20:00.010-06:00

A pair of northern flickers makes their home in a dead tree in the back yard

The whippets are unconcerned and concentrate on taking it easy

Today's Theme: Running

2010-05-23T22:11:00.008-06:00

After running, Deva alternately uses Bailey and The Pod as pillows.

Making Faces

2010-05-19T00:21:00.007-06:00

Bailey amuses Deva by making faces

Strange Days on The Hill

2010-05-13T23:30:00.005-06:00

The whippets are acting strangely

Is it spring fever?

Or something in the water?

Saturday Fun

2010-05-09T02:51:00.005-06:00

Doing what they do best......

Deva trees a magpie

Coming in low and fast

Dashing Through the Snow

2010-05-02T23:57:00.006-06:00

Playing in the aftermath of the snowstorm

That stuff's deep!

Deva and The Pod are getting along much better now that the puppy is settling down a bit

Weekend Action

2010-04-26T00:09:00.007-06:00

Deva in full flight

Bailey powers up a hill

Deva gets a push

Enjoying their chase game

A Typical Deva Day

2010-04-22T23:40:00.007-06:00

The Pod isn't interested in playing the chase game with Deva

So she gets Bailey's attention....

....with the predictable result

It was another good day, must rest up for tomorrow

Then and Now

2010-04-18T14:18:00.002-06:00

What the frog said: "Time's fun when you're having flies!"

Happy and Content Whippets

2010-04-13T23:34:00.004-06:00

Happy

Content

Back In Action

2010-04-06T23:26:00.004-06:00

After the sedate portrait session the gang's back tearing up on The Hill.

Deva walks away in disgust from dogs that won't run and play with her; they knew they couldn't keep up anyway.

Enjoying the view.

Enjoying the day.

Portraits

2010-04-04T21:02:00.006-06:00

The whippets stayed still long enough to have their portraits taken, just before they fell into Lounge mode.

Getting Into Shape

2010-03-29T00:09:00.007-06:00

The gang is taking advantage of the longer days with lots of running and playing. Deva uses the bushes to gain a bit of space from Bailey so she can get a head start.

The chase begins! This photo shows how quickly they can close their eyes to protect against branches and tall grass.

Caught!

Any good athlete knows that rest and recovery is needed after a workout.

Spring!

2010-03-22T00:13:00.008-06:00

The gang celebrates spring with an enthusiastic outing

He's on her tail - literally

At 12 years old and with short legs, The Pod is happy to just watch the whippets run

A spring snooze

Longer Days = Happy Whippets

2010-03-19T23:36:00.006-06:00

Thanks to the longer days and Daylight Savings, the gang can run and play in the evenings during the week

They get to enjoy sunsets

Then they can lounge at home

Another Whippet Day on The Hill

2010-03-14T00:27:00.007-07:00

Some of The Hill's residents

Deva is especially energetic today

Bailey's up to the challenge.....

....and gives chase

Must..have...treats...now

Reunion Part 2

2010-03-10T00:19:00.006-07:00

Deva takes a turn at chasing Giacomo

The whippets find a new victim who loves being chased but didn't expect to be caught and overwhelmed by the pack of skinny dogs.

"Hey, that's my kite string!!"

A close-up look at the mischief: the kite string is going along for the ride

Reunion

2010-03-08T00:30:00.002-07:00

The gang unexpectedly ran into Bailey's brother Giacomo on The Hill

Lots of running and playing ensued

Like Bailey, Giacomo finds it challenging to chase down the puppy

Dreaming of the next outing

Fun on The Hill

2010-03-02T23:34:00.006-07:00

Supersonic whippets

"Where's that mouse?"

"Should we jump?"

After a good day on The Hill