Marlon (Forgetmenot Flying Star) pictured with Joanne before leaving to Finland (13 weeks Jul 05).

Forgetmenot whippets are both loved and cared by Joanne Boudreault and Paul Mazzetti. We are located just outside of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

I have been involved in all-breed dog shows and whippets for more than 20 years. I first got hooked by this entertaining "sport" being the assistant of all-breed professional handlers Kim & Greg Strong in Easton, Maryland, USA. I worked for them almost 2 years.

My love for whippets became stronger while I was residing in the US. I saw several magnificent specimens over there. Few years later, after defining and refining my idea of the ideal whippet, I had my first litter in 1997.

My main goal breeding whippets is to produce good-natured, social dogs which are as close as possible to the whippet standard. But they must also represent my own vision of the "perfect" type...

I want my show / breeding whippets to have a sound structure (strong but not bulky looking) all around moderate in looks. They must be elegant dogs made out of curves and "S's" as they are supposed to be. I try to focus on giving back the front fill, the great shoulder assembly and the deep brisket the breed seems to have lost (with longer boned shoulder blades, upper arms and topped with flat muscles). The back must be very strong, longer (to allow great extension), powerful with elegant curves. I want the heads to be small, refined and very typey (like an arabian horse head) with BIG ROUND eyes and strong underjaw. Finally, the icing on the cake, I'm aiming for my whippets to have big powerful movement.

I know this will be a long process of many generations. What I have achieved so far, demanded a lot of time and study. But I can finally say that after many years in the breed, I finally have *THE* ideal genetic and dogs to start working seriously. Let the fun begin!!! Click here to see Forgetmenot litters history.

Through the years I learned that "Breeding is a matter of selection; selection means time, patience and dedication to your own ideal. "

At Forgetmenot, I keep in mind most of my puppies will be family pet first, so temperament is one of my main priorities when I have to choose a stud dog for my females. I want the temperament to be playfull, confident, versatile, focussed to their owners. They should be able to do all kinds of activities (lure coursing, racing, obedience, agility, flyball and even... tracking!).

All ForgetMeNot whippets are sold CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) registered, tatooed and with a written health guarantee.

Below: Joanne and 3 littermates from the "N" litter (at 4.5 months old): on the ground: Forgetmenot Joska Napoleon, on my lap: Forgetmenot Joska Nemesis, and under my arm: Forgetmenot Joska Narcisse (June 2010).