Summit Jomyr Sirocco, FCh, CD, SC, RA, RN, RE, CGC
(DC Summit Autumn Garbardine Martin x Ch. Summit Overnight Sensation)
better known as Rudolph
Click here for Rudolph's pedigree
Bred by Summit Whippets in California, Rudolph came to Greenwood in 2001 to be a companion to my first whippet, Bambi, and began my education in what it means to have a performance Whippet. A bit of a handful when he was young, Rudolph was enrolled in obedience classes and took to the commands immediately. I call him the Rhodes scholar among my dogs because he's so smart, maybe a little too smart for his own good. He is also head criminal of the pack, meaning that if there's trouble, no doubt Rudolph is heavily involved, if not at the root of it. I love him to pieces, though, and he's the ultimate snuggler and love bug. Let's just say Rudolph is, ahem, full of personality.
Before Rudolph came to Greenwood, he was a show dog at
Jomyr Whippets, where he was pointed in the show ring and earned a Puppy Group 1 at an all-breed AKC show. Since then, Rudolph has become a Field Champion in American Sighthound Field Association lure coursing and has a Best of Breed toward his Lure Courser of Merit title. He's a senior courser in American Kennel Club coursing and has five points and a major toward that Field Champion title.
In obedience, he has his Rally Novice, Advanced and Excellent titles, as well as his Companion Dog (CD) title, having earned the required three CD legs in three trials.
Additionally, Rudolph earned a Canine Good Citizen award, though I sometimes wonder. When people talk about prey drive in the Whippet breed, there should be a picture of Rudolph. He is a born hunter and many a squirrel, mole, vole and bird have met their maker because of him. The breed was developed in Britain in the 1800s in part to catch rabbits for coal miners' families, and among my Whippets, I would say Rudolph best exemplifies how well Whippets can do their intended job.
In addition to lure coursing, I am channeling much of Rudolph's energy into agility work these days. He loves the speed and challenge of the obstacles. If I can manage to keep up with him without going into cardiac arrest, we may begin trialing soon. Stay tuned for our adventures in agility.
Contact Brigitte Greenberg