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Breed: Whippet
Description:
Hound Group
Medium
Height: 18-22 in
Weight: (avg) 23-37 lb
Temperament: smart, affectionate, calm,
powerful, swift, quiet.
Origin: Great Britain during the 1800Ęs. The Whippet was
mainly used as a racing breed. The body of this dog looks
exactly like that of the Greyhound, except in smaller
form. Their frame is slender, athletic and elegant. The
Whippet can reach a top speed of 35 mph. They have a
retracted abdomen. Their tail is long and thin. The face
and head is elongated and narrow. These dogs are built for
speed. Skin is tight on the body. Hair coat is short,
fine, close and smooth. This sleek coat sheds minimally
and only requires an occasional brushing to rid the coat
of dead hair. Ears are small and rose shaped. Coat color:
red, fawn, black, blue; solid color or multi.
This breed is long lived, average is 12-16 years. This
swift dog is highly athletic and needs to have plenty of
exercise as well as room to run. Ideal for a home with a
large enclosed yard, and an active family. Not recommended
for putting into a kennel situation or for leaving alone
in the yard all day. This adorable dog always wants to be
near his or her family. They are sensitive to temperature
extremes. They do fine in an apartment as long as they are
given adequate daily exercise. The Whippet is protective
of home and family. The Whippet is good with children, but
(generally) not good with other non-canine pets. They
might enjoy chasing after the family cat or rabbit! They
are not aggressive toward other dogs. They are quiet when
inside the home, enjoying a nap on the couch! Training:
socialization and obedience. Need to use patience when
training. Responds to positive reinforcement.
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