About Us
Career, Children and Canines
As
it states on the main page of this site, my name is Mary Magee and I
live with my Chinese Cresteds and Whippets in Indianapolis Indiana. As
a child, I grew up in the country,
with cattle in the fields around our home, skipping rocks, climbing
trees and enjoying animal companionship.
Over the years I, or my sons, have had animals ranging from cats,
dogs, mice/rats, snakes, lizards, birds, oh and there was a prairie
dog, and a spiny back mouse! We even had a rabbit who had babies which
we raised. Both of my sons have always been very gentle with animals,
even as toddlers as are my grand children.
As to my work aspect of life ... I am a graphic designer who, for 10 years, published the Whippet Watch magazine, and now do freelance design work as well as make dog collars and dog leashes. Above photo of Choice, UCh SaeSi Whipndr Pick Me Tonight, CRX lying on my back (c) by David Beisinger of Beisinger Photography. All rights reserved.
Where it all started
Enriching my life
Funny how one puppy can totally change one woman's life, but
that is exactly what Gabe did!
Gabe was my Valentine's Day present in 1994, and I know how
blessed
I was to have had him in my life for 13 1/2 years. He taught so much to
both my sons and me. He truly was beyond compare. (d Beisinger photo).
With Gabe, I started racing and enjoying dog shows. Although he was
strictly a pet quality pup, he had so much heart that anything I wanted
him to do, he did with total dedication. He got me hooked, big time!
A few months after he came into my life I obtained his sister, Tara.
She was my queeny girl. I worked hard at learning how to show and after
about 2 years I finally went in the ring with her myself instead of
sitting on the sideline and watching her breeder Kenna Hodges show her
for me. She was such a blessing and also taught me much, including
patience and that even if others don't like you, it doesn't matter as
long as those you love accept you for who you are. I was a very lucky
woman to have had her in my life.
As the old saying goes ... it's all history from there. I added
Gennie a few months later and bred my first litter when Tara was 4 1/2
years old. I felt I needed at least that much time to learn all I
could. I studied pedigrees, read books, magazines and went to as many
events as possible (pretty much every weekend!) and finally I was
ready.My first litter was sired by Ch/UCh/CanCh Sonseeahray's Fiat Design, SC who was owned by Mary Alderman of Jaama Whippets. And then there was PhaseYa, my princess P. And so it goes ...
In 2006 I had the first Chinese Crested puppy in my home for
several
months (his owner lived with us at the time) and I was hooked. I'd
enjoyed the breed from afar but after IggyPop I knew I would eventually
add the breed to my home and life.
In 2008 I did just that! Possum (affectionally titled "Lil'
Queenie")
came to live with me and she was been a total joy! Crested girls are
just simply FUN! Possum has gone back to her previous owner and her
son, Biggie Smalls (UCh SaeSi Equiss Notorious B.I.G.), has remained
here to continue his show career.
Please feel free to
peruse this site to learn more about both
the
Whippet and Chinese Crested breeds. If
you are interested in obtaining either a Whippet or Chinese Crested
feel free to contact me. Please include your city/state in your email
to make things a bit easier. I am also available for those interested
in conformation (AKC or UKC) or racing & lure coursing with
their
whippet. I am always available for support to anyone who has either
breed, regardless of where their puppy/dog came from.
If you are
inquiring about a puppy please click
here.
After filling out the interview form, please take the time to read
through the contract for our puppies, click here for the competition puppy contract,
or click
here for the companion puppy contract.
Please understand from the start that I do not sell any dogs outright without a co-ownership, nor do I sell pups without home checks. This is all done to protect the dogs I am fortunate enough to produce. However, if the dog is a companion which will be spayed or neutered, I will happily sign off the ownership once the sterilization is completed and I receive vet paperwork stating as such. E-mail me by clicking here include your phone number, best time to call, city and state and basic information and I'll gladly give you a call.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
- Anais Nin
Be Aware
We
strongly advise consumer awareness when considering adding a pet to
your family's home. We NEVER
endorse
ANY commercial kennel, pet store, or pet broker as a place to obtain
any pet.
Animal Rights vs
Animal Welfare
I
am
supportive of all groups who work hard toward protecting animal
welfare. However, I am vehemently opposed to any and all radical
movements that wish to erradicate any and all companion, service and
working animals. Photo of Gabe standing behind my legs (c) by David
Beisinger of Beisinger photo
Please do investigate any group you decide to support in
advance,
some have ulterior motives. As proof, we present these
quotes from one of the best known AR groups across the globe, PeTA:
- PeTA President Ingrid Newkirk’s Mission statement, "we will work
for the
eradication of all pets".
And from HSUS:
"We
have no
problem with the extinction of domestic animals."
Wayne
Pacelle, CEO & Senior VP of Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS).
Local animal shelters are always in need of donations, please
call
yours and ask how you can help.