[3] He usually prefixed things he bred (both animal and plant) with 'Primley' after his home at Primley House, the grounds of which now form Paignton Zoo.

Primley Sceptre was a blue-coated greyhound bitch, part of Whitley's obsession with breeding plants and animals with a blue colour.

[8][9] At the same show, Whitley also took breed champion for English Setter Primley Panda.

[7] Whitley was presented with a sterling silver, gold gilt bowl, which took pride of place displayed at home at Primley House.

[13] After the win at Crufts, Primley Sceptre was never shown again,[8] and died young of jaundice, and never became a Champion dog.