2011 Gray Summit, MOJudge: Kim BrinkerBISS Ch Voici Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire

2010 Sacramento, CAJudge: Lilian BarberBISS: Ch Helaynes Red Hot Mini-Cooper

2009 Frankenmuth, MIJudge: Mr. Don SuttonBISS: Ch Logos Walking In The Light

2008 Niagara, NYJudge: Mr. T CattersonBISS: Ch Deerfield's She's The One

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Italian Greyhound Club of AmericaPast Winners

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“Smokie”“Cooper”

“Walker”

2007 Newnan, GAJudge: Mrs Michele L BillingsBISS: Ch Everafter A Rose Is A Rose

2006 San Francisco, CAJudge: Mrs. Sari Brewster TiejenBISS: Ch Valentino’s Rocco

2005 Hutto, TXJudge: Mrs. J. E. Annie ClarkBISS: Ch Hearsay All About Dharma2004Judge: Kim BrinkerBISS: Ch Hearsay All About Dharma

2003 Grey Summit, MOJudge: Lilian BarberBISS: Ch Evergreen Buffett Man Integra

“Jimmy”

“Char”

“Rita Rose”

2002 Canfield, OHJudge: William BergumBISS Ch Kappri’s Chardorian Red

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1999 Canfield, OHJudge: James J MitchellBISS: Ch Bo-Bett Perry Peridot

1998 Ravenna, OHJudge: Mrs. Martha Olmos-OlivierBISS: Ch. Vision's Serious Moonlight

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2001 Canfield, OHJudge: Ray V Filburn JRBISS: Ch Mordecai’s Aeromont

2000 Canfield, OHJudge: Barbara Dempsey AldermanBISS: Ch Xcalibur of Bo-Bett CD NA

1997 Ravenna, OHJudge: S Brewster TietjenBISS: Ch. Zebec Viveca Glitz

1999BISS Ch Bo-Bett Perry Peridot

BISS: Ch. Zebec Viveca Glitz

In 1998 the IGCA was asked to comply with AKCregulations for Parent Breed Clubs to hold only onedesignated National Specialty a year. All otherspecialties held by a Parent Club during a same yearwere to be designated as Regional Specialties.

Of the two specialties held in 1998, The Regionalwas in Lompoc CA and the National was held inRavenna OH. Since 1998, only one NationalSpecialty has been held per year.-Karen Thayne

1994 Ravenna, OHJudge: Raymond V Filburn, JrBISS: Ch Vogue’s Material Girl1993 Ravenna, OHJudge: Frank FretwellBISS: Ch Vogue’s Material Girl

1992 Ravenna, OHJudge: Robert ForsythBISS: Ch Mordecai’s Full Moon Fever

1992BISS Ch Mordecai’s Full Moon Fever

1996 Ravenna, OHJudge: Mrs. James Edward ClarkBISS: Ch. Bo-Bett’s Peter Platinum

1996BISS Ch Bo-Bett’s Peter Platinum

1995 Ravenna OHJudge: Ed BivinBISS: Littleluv Hot Lips

1995BISS Littleluv Hot Lips

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1997 West Coast SpecialtyJudge Bettie KrauseBISS Ch. Logos A Nail In A Sure Place

1993 and 1994 “Mattie”BISS Ch Vogue’s Material Girl

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1991 Ravenna, OHJudge: Audrey SuttonBISS: Ch Tekoneva’s Dario

1989 Ravenna, OHJudge: Lilian BarberBOB: Ch Sweetfire’s Second Wind

1988 Ravenna, OHJudge: Dorothy D NicklesBOB: Ch Coachwynn’s Beau Monde

1990 Ravenna OH August 1990Judge: Michelle BillingsBOB: Ch. Philli's Patrician of Lenlo

1988 Ch Coachwynn’s Beau Monde

1989 “Judy”BISS Ch Sweetfire’s Second Wind

1990BISS Ch Philli’s Patrician of Lenlo

1991 “Dario”BISS Ch Tekoneva’s Dario

West Coast SpecialtyJudge: Mrs. Georgia ButtramBOB: Am/Can Ch. Westwind's Sweet & Sassy

1986 RavennaJudge: Mrs. Edith Nash HellermanBOB: Ch. Eljean's Rolls Royce

1986 Ch Eljean’s Rolls Royce

1987Ravenna, OHJudge: Raymond V Filburn JrBOB: Ch Westwind Sweet and Sassy

IGCA Florida Specialty:(December 1987)Judge: Frank OberstarBOB: Ch. Jovani's Adriana D'Ricci

January 10, 1987 (St. Petersburg, FL)Judge: Mr. Edd BivinBOB: Ch. Dasa's The Annihilator

Santa Barbara, CA:Judge: Mr. Frank FretwellBOB: Ch. Dasa's The Annihilator

1985, 1986 & 1987 “Sassy”BIS, BISS Ch Westwind Sweet and Sassy

1987 “Chevy”Ch Dasa’s The Annilator

1987Ch. Jovani's Adriana D'Ricci

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1985:Florida Specialty

Judge: Mr. Del J. GlodowskiBOB: Ch. Vinsan-Bevsoni's Don Vincenzo

Ravenna: 08/85Judge: Mrs. Keke BlumbergBOB, GR 1: Am/Can Ch. Westwind's Sweet & Sassy

1984:Florida Specialty: January 1984Judge: Mrs. Sue A. KauffmanBOB: Ch. Eljean's Angie's Final Edition

West Coast Specialty: Pamona, CAJune 1984JUDGE: Mr. Joseph E. GregoryBOB: Ch. Rayridge Raetia of Hourglass

Ravenna OH: 08/24/84Judge: Mrs. Maxine Beam84 dogs entered 23 dogs, 36 bitches21 specials 4 non-regulars 35 SweepstakesBOB: Ch. Mira Hill N Dale D'Dasa1983:

National, Tampa, FL Jan 83 entry 37Judge: Ms. Wilma HunterBOB: Ch. Bevsoni’s CC E Aqua

1984 “Raetia”Ch Rayridge Raetia of Hourglass

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1983, 1984 “Rocky”Ch Mira Hill N Dale D’Dasa

1984 “Candy”Ch Eljean’s Angie’s Final Edition

Las Vegas NV: 04/09/83Judge: Mrs. Dawn Vick HansenBOB: Ch. Mira Hill n Dale D’Dasa

Ravenna OH: 8/24/83Judge Frank SabellaBOB: Ch. Wavecrest The Noblest Roman1982:Florida IG Specialty 30 entriesJudge: Georgia ButtramBOB: Ch. Chipwil’s Sassafrass

West Coast National Specialty: 6/82Judge: Mrs. Dorothy E. CarsonBOB: Ch. Wavecrest Classic

1982:Ravenna Specialty: 08/27/82Judge: Mr. C. Lavern GangwishBOB: Ch. Dasa’s Red Pepper(from the VETERAN CLASS!!!)(SPECIAL NOTE: This was RedPeppers 8th IG specialty win – arecord he still holds today as I donot believe there is another IG whohas ever topped winning that manyIG Specialties in theirlifetime career! -Karen Thayne)

1981Florida IGCA Specialty 1/15/81Judge: Edd Bivin (52 entries)BOB: Ch. Dasa's Maid Marion

West Coast IGCA Specialty: 6/1981Judge: Ray Filburn, Jr. 73 entriesBOB: Ch. Dasa's Maid Marion

Ravenna OH: 08/21/81Judge: Paula BradleyBOB: Ch. Dasa's Maid Marion

1978(x 2), 1979(x 2), 1982Ch Dasa’s Red Pepper

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1980, 1981 “M”Ch Dasa’s Maid Marion

Ch Dasa’s Maid MarionThe ONLY IG to EVERhave 6 back-to-backBest in Specialty Wins.She won her first Specialtyfrom the classes.   She alsohad an astounding record ofGroup wins and placements.-Karen Thayne

Red Pepper is the sire of David!A father-son team sweep theItalian Greyhound Specialties!This dog had an incredible win record!He holds the highest number ofBOB Specialty wins with 8 total!(Other IG breed Club wins too).His last win was a National win fromthe veteran class.-Karen Thayne

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BOB Ch Dasa’s Maid Marion and her sireBOS Ch Dasa’s King of the MountainPhoto credit to Carol Wiedmer

Ravenna: 8/24/79Judge: Phil MarshBOB: Ch. Dasa's Red Pepper

Florida (2nd) IGCA Specialty : 1/14/79 (47 entries)Judge: Mr. Tom StevensonWD/BOW/BOB: Dasa's King of the Mountain(from the PUPPY CLASS)King also went on to a Toy Group 4 under Ann Clark

West Coast Specialty: 7/14/79Judge: Mrs. Louise Cleland (IG breeder)BOB: Ch. Dasa's Red Pepper

1978 “David”Colacove Wild as the Wind

1979

1979 “King”Ch Dasa’s King of the Mountain

1978IGCA Specialty 3/18/78Galvastion County KCJudge: Mr C LaVery GangwishBOB Ch Dasa’s Red Pepper

First Florida IGCA Specialty 1/15/78Judge: Mrs. James (Anne) ClarkWD/BOW: Colacove Wild as the WindBOB: Colacove Wild as the Wind (over 10 specials!)"David" (Wild as the wind) went on to a Group 3!

Westcoast Specialty: 7/28/78Judge: Mr. Marco Leynor (Breeder Judge)BOB: Ch. Dasa's Red Pepper

Ravenna Specialty 8/25/78Judge: Mrs. Winifred L. HeckmannBOB: Ch. Dasa's Red Pepper

1980Florida Specialty: 01/13/80Judge: George Payton (44 entries)WB/BOW/BOB: Dasa's Maid Marion(a King Daughter)

Western Specialty: 06/22/80Judge: Mr. Maxwell RiddleBOB: Ch. Dasa's Maid Marion

Ravenna OH Specialty: 08/22/80Judge: Mr. Gordon Archer (from Australia)BOB: Ch. Dasa's Maid Marion

California IG Specialty: 7/3/77Judge: Dr. W.E. Field JRBOB: Ch. Kreszenz Cobra Jet

Ravenna OH: 8/26/77Judge: Mr. Joseph Faigel (63 entries)BOB: Ch. Hourglass What Price Glory

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1977 Ch Hourglass What Price Glory

Long Beach KC 07/03Judge: Dr. William fieldBOB, GR 2 Ch Kreszenz Cobra Jet

1977

Southern Specialty, Atlanta GAJudge: Mrs. Jim (Betty) YoungBOB: Gp 1: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

Ravenna OHJudge: C LaVern GangwishBOB: Gp 1: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

Palm Park, Whittier CaliforniaThe first INDEPENDENT Specialty 6/19/76Judge: Raphael SchyulteBOB: Ch. Wavecrest Pepperoni

1976

In 1976 The Italian Greyhound Clubof New York was formed... Theirfirst specialty was held 9/5/76 as asupported entry to Weschester KC...-Karen Thayne

The first INDEPENDENT Specialtywas held 6/19/76 in Palm Park,Whittier California.-Karen Thayne

1974, 1975, 1976Ch Wavecrest Pepperioni

He had 6 Best in Specialties,5 of which he either went on to

win the group or placed in group!-Karen Thayne

1975West Coast Specialty 6/22Beverly Hills, CAJudge: Frank FretellBOB: Gr 2: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

Ravenna, OH 8/23Judge: Mrs. Erica Dixon HugginsBOB: Gp 3: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

Southern Specialty, Atlanta GAJudge: Mrs. Jim (Betty) YoungBOB: Gp 1: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

1974West Coast Specialty, Beverly HillsJudge: Mrs. Georgia ButtramBOB: Gp 4: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

East Coast SpecialtyJudge: M.T.L. DowningBOB: Ch Giovanni’s Trina Blue D’Dasa

Ravenna OHJudge: C LaVern GangwishBOB: Gp 1: Ch Wavecrest Pepperoni

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1973, 1974Ch Giavanni’s Trina Blue D’Dasa

1973Ravenna, OH (77)Judge: Mrs. Em PizziniBOB: Ch Giovanni’s Trina Blue D’Dasa

Eastern Specialty (35)Judge Iris De La Torre BuenoBOB: Ch Nelshire’s Sprite of Eskort

Santa Monica CA (70)Judge:BOB: Gp 3: Ch Hansel’s Gretal De Regio

1973 Ch Hansel’s Gretal De Regio1972IGCA Specialty ShowWestchester KC 9/10/72Judgte Ms Iris De La Torre BuenoBOB Ch Nelshire’s Sprite of Eskort

Chicago, ILJudge: Frank FretwellBOB: Ch Hallmark Hill’s Guicci

West Coast SpecialtyBeverly Hills KC(75)Judge: Melbourne T.L. DowningBOB: Ch Wescot’s Prima Donna Di RegioBOS: Ch Wavecrest Veni Vidi Vici

1972 BOS: Ch Wavecrest Veni Vidi Vici

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1971 Beverly Hill, CA (62)Judge: Maurice L BakerBOB: Ch Rayita’s Little Masterette

1969, 1970 Ch Cleden’s Pewter Chalice

1970 Westchester KC, NYJudge: Miss Anna K NicholasBOB: Ch Cleden’s Pewter Chalice

1964, 1965, 1968Multi BIS Ch Flaminia of Alpine

1969Beverly Hills (62)Judge: Mr. Maxwell RiddleBOB: Ch Westwind’s The Blue Max

Eastern Specialty (14)Westbury KC of NY 9/28/69Judge: William KendrickBOB: Ch Cleden’s Pewter Chalice

International KC of ChicagoJudge Dr Harold HugginsBOB Ch Alfaros of Kashan

Westbury KC of NY 9/28/69JudgeBOB Ch Cleden’s Pewter Chalice

1967, 1969 Ch Alfaros of Kashan

1968Chicago International Show 06/06/68Judge Mrs W P WearBOB Ch Seminole of Bella Casa

Beverly Hills KC 6/23/68Judge Alva RosenbergBOB Ch Flamina of AlpineFlamina won this from the Veteran classover 13 specials and total entry of 55with only 2 absent. Her show careerequalled 6 BIS, a record not brokenuntil Rio in 1993/94. Flamina is alsostill the ONLY Italian Greyhoundin the history of the breed to win thecoveted Group FIRST at Westminster!-Karen Thayne

Philadelphia KC 12/06/68Judge Alva Rosenberg (43 - 9 absent)BOB Marcoleyn Tara of WingateGR 3 under judge Mrs Shoemaker

BIS Ch Flaminia of Alpine :Won the Kennel Review Awardfor Best Western Toy Dog fortwo years: 1964 & 1965- Karen Thayne

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1967 with the KC of Beverly Hills June 25, ,Judge: Mr. Virgil JohnsonBOB: Ch. Sabrina's Bambi Fair(Group 2 under Group Judge Mr. Percy Roberts)

1967 Ch Sabrina Bambi Fair

1963 Ch Hillengold Flash

1966International KC of Chicago (04/02/66)Judge Mr Alva RosenbergBOB Ch Demetria of Kashan

Beverly Hills KC (06/25/66)Judge Mr Maxwell RiddleWB/BW/BOB Golden Gait’s Blue Shemaine

1965International KCJudge Mr Charles M SieverBOB Ch Briarwyn’s Gina L.

Beverly Hills KCJudge Mrs Edith Nash HellermanBOB Ch Flaminia of Alpine

Weswestchester KC (9/12/65)Judge Mr Albert E Van CourtBOB Ch Hillengold’s Flash

1964International KCJudge Mr Percy RobersWD/BW/BOB Pen-Deb’s Sandy(Over specials)

Harbor CitiesJudge Mr Melbourne TL DowningBOB Ch Flaminia of Alpine

Flaminia was nominated and WONBest Toy Dog of 1964This is an honor that NO otherIG has ever received.-Karen Thayne

1963Westchester NY (22)Judge: Heywood R. HartleyBOB: Ch. Hillengold Flash

International KC 04/06/63Judgte Mr Alva Rosenberg (20)BOB Ch Hilador Angeletta

1959Westchester NY IGCA Specialty Show 9/06BOB: Silver Falcon..... From the Novice class...and went on to a GROUP FOUR!

1958 Westchester NY (17)Judge: Mr. G. BeckettBOB: Ch. Hillegold's Blue Boy

1957 Westchester NY (13)Judge: Mrs. N.P. Buckley (13 entries)BOB: Ch. Hillengold's Blue Boy

1956 Westchester KC in Purchase NY (10)Judge: (not reported)BOB: Ch. Penwood's Blue Iris

1955 Westchester KC in Rye NY (18)Judge: Miss G. RoweCh. Tap Dancer of Hillengold

1954 Westchester KC in Rye, NY (13)Judge: A.K. NicholasCh. Tap Dancer of Hillengold

IGCA Past Winners was created by Vickie Smith with help from Karen Trenda Thayne, Izat Italian Greyhounds.If you would like to contribute photos or information I will update this file. Contact me at vjswhippet@aol.com

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1962 International KC, Chicago IL April 7-8, 1962Judge: Mrs. Edith Nash HellermanBOB: Ch. Silver Falcon(Group 4 under Group Judge Walter Reeves)

1961 Westchester KC, NY IGCA SpecialtyJudge: Mr. Earl T. AdairBOB: Ch. Silver Falcon(Group 4 under Group Judge Miss Delphine McEntyre)

1960 Westchester NY (24)Judge: Mrs. E.N. HellermanBOB: Ch. Silver Falcon

1959, 1960, 1961, 1962Ch Silver Falcon

Silver Falcon was only defeatedONCE in his career... by a bitchnamed Aglaja Springinsfeld-Karen Thayne