Ableaim Whippets
Meet the breeder
I'm Gail B., the breeder behind Ableaim Whippets located in Apex, NC. Our goal is to breed healthy, beautiful, and well-socialized family pets. We are also very involved in sports with our dogs including conformation, agility, coursing, rally, obedience, and scent work. I am the Treasurer for the American Whippet Club, on the Board of Directors for the Cary Kennel Club, am the President for the Mid Atlantic Hound Association, and am an AKC Breeder of Merit.
Q. & A. with Gail
Why did you start breeding?
I have been involved with showing for years, and fondly recall the days in the ring with my kids rooting me on. Several years go by and my daughter, Jenny, was old enough to compete in Junior Showmanship. I told her she could pick which breed she wanted to show, and she suggested the Whippet. Jenny started her junior showing and later on wanted to show in the "real" ring. Soon, a second Whippet followed. Breedings from these two Whippet girls got our first champion and our first Top 20 competitor.What makes your program special?
The majority of our dogs are sold solely as family companions, but we have been fortunate and allowed to show some of the ones sold close to our home to their championships. All our dogs undergo several health tests prior to breeding to ensure we are only making positive contributions to the breed. Our involvement in the show world speaks to the standards we breed our dogs by.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Gail
Gail has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Gail to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Gail may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Gail offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Gail directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gail.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Apex, NC
243 miles away
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More about Gail
Club memberships
Gail is a member of American Whippet Club, Mid Atlantic Hound Association, and Cary Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Gail has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Gail is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ableaim Whippets meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Himms, dad
Whippet
About Himms
Himms is a male Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Gail decided to make him part of their program. Gail has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Paisley, mom
Whippet
About Paisley
Fawn Brindle & White
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ableaim Whippets reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Whippets.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
