The Whippet, a Perfect Companion Dog

The whippet is at the same time a perfect companion dog and the ultimate racing machine.

Discover in our website how it feels to share your life and sofa with these wonderful miniature greyhounds, the fastest couch potatoes on earth.

In our pages you will find all you ever wanted to know about these hounds: how they look, they behave, how to find rescue organizations and reliable breeders, how to train and care for this amazing dog breed.

I love to take my dogs with me wherever I can because they are well behaved and very social. They enjoy walking, seeing new places and being around people as much as I do.

They are so graceful and elegant that when I walk with them I often get stopped by strangers who ask me questions about these stunning miniature greyhounds and want to pet them.

My dogs seem to enjoy the attention, they are happy to be petted and act as consumed ambassadors for the breed.

People ask me questions about this unusual dog breed, its temperament, attitudes and health and, I must confess, I love to share what I have learned living for many years with these wonderful dogs.

This website will try to answer the most frequent questions I am asked during our walks.

In these pages you’ll find a wealth of information about whippets.

Find out where to look for a reliable breeder or a rescue organization and how to raise and train these lovable dogs.

Enjoy great whippet art and photos from our visitors.

Enter our dog photo contest and win a stunning leather hound collar.

If you already have one or many of these little hounds in your life and you would like to share their pictures, don’t be shy, we are waiting for your favorite photos!

Years ago my family and I fell in love with this beautiful dog breed, look at the pictures, read our pages and you will understand why.

Visit our website and, I am sure, just like it happened to us, you too will fall in love with our beautiful dogs!

MEET THE DOG OF THE DAY!

Tigger Loves His New Collar

by Ray
(Palo Alto, California, USA)

Click here to read the story and leave your comments about the picture.

Also your whippet can be "Dog of the Day" and appear on our homepage!

Search your drawers, sack your computer and send us your best shots, we are waiting for your favorite pictures, brag freely about your dog here!

Now you can find us on Facebook. Post below your pictures and comments, click on the like button and share with your friends your favorite pages. It's easy, just click on the Facebook or Twitter button at the end of each page.

What Visitors Say about our Website:

DanO':

I have been to many different on line sites about whippets and I must say yours in absolutely the BEST! Friendly, warm, personal and fast....sounds like a whippet to me! I am very much enjoying my daily visits to your site and the education it has given me about this beautiful breed we all love so much. Thank you for all your efforts and God bless!

Kitty:

I wanted to find out about whippets and your website was so informative! It´s clear just how wonderful these dogs can be! Thanks!

Maryann:

Hi, I just love your website! You have great information and fun contests! There are fun stories and poems and a bunch of awesome stuff! Great work with this awesome website!

Savannah:

I love your site, it is hands down my favorite whippet site ever! It's made by people that love their dogs as much as I love my baby girl. You guys rock!

Ashley:

Love your site - very well put together, easy to follow and full of all kinds of information not found elsewhere!

Table of Contents

Whippet Dog News

Subscribe to the Whippet Dog News, a FREE newsletter filled with useful dog news, info, stories and ideas for the dog lover.

The Whippet Dog Blog

In the Whippet Dog Blog you'll find whippet training tips, pictures, info, contributions and the latest updates to our site.<P>

Whippet Rescue Bulletin Board

Looking for whippet rescue? Is your hound looking for a mating partner or a play date? Do you have a new litter of whippet puppies? Post your messages here!

Dog Photo Contest: Enter Your Whippet Pictures

To participate in our Dog Photo Contest, send us your best whippet pictures and a short story about your dog. You can win a beautiful and unique whippet collar!

Dog of the Day: Your Whippet!

Make your whippet dog of the day! Don’t be shy, send us your best pictures and let the world know about a very special whippet dog, yours!

Why a Whippet Dog?

Some good reasons why we all deserve a whippet dog in our lives.

Whippet Dog Stories

Share your best whippet dog stories! Wheather your whippet story is moving, dramatic, amazing or funny, share it with us!

Funny Dog Poems

Funny dog poems contest: send us your most inspired poems. The best rhymes will appear here and they will have their own web page!

Dog Memorial Stones and Dog Poems: How to Say Goodbye

Dog memorial stones, writing dog poems or painting a picture of your pet are good ways to ease the pain of losing a beloved companion.

Whippet Pictures

Looking for whippet pictures? You found the right site! In these pages you’ll find photos of whippet puppies, whippet pics, paintings, prints and stamps.

Pictures of Whippets to Download

Pictures of whippets to download for your projects. You'll find here quality whippet photos you can use for magnets, t-shirts and stickers.

How to Draw Dogs

How to draw dogs from a photo and easily create dog sketches.

Whippet Dog Books

The renowned whippet dog breeder, judge and historian Bo Bengtson is the author of the most important whippet book ever published. Read this exclusive interview with Bo Bengtson.

Whippet Dog Breed Characteristics

Basic whippet dog breed characteristics: size, requirements, health, life expectancy, behavior.

Dog Breed Test: Is the Whippet my Perfect Dog Breed Match?

The dog breed test gave you the whippet and few other breeds as your ideal match. Now you are left with the agonizing choice of the perfect dog breed match.

Whippet Dogs: Behavior, Quirks and Tips

Whippet dogs are easy to train and eager to please but sometimes they can be stubborn and whimsical. Read some tips to smooth out your life with your whippet puppy or adult.

Whippet Training

Discover why whippet training will make life with your pet easier and more enjoyable.

Whippet Dog Activities

The whippet dog is a great match for active people. Find out about whippet racing association, the famous Ashley, dog agility, hunting, dog shows, and hiking with your whippet.

Whippet Dog FAQ

Welcome to the Whippet Dog FAQ page! Here you can ASK and ANSWER frequently asked questions about whippets.

Whippet Coats Best Deals

Whippet coats are essential because these small hounds are so sensitive to cold weather. Check out the best dog coat deals and find out how to measure whippet clothing for a perfect fit.

Whippet Collars

Find out the advantages of the classic whippet collars: the leather hound dog collars and the martingale dog collars.

Make Your Own Dog Collar

Learn how to make your own dog collar. With a little ingenuity you can make at home martingale dog collars or classic whippet and greyhound dog collars.

Cheap Dog Beds

Learn how to make cheap dog beds at home. Make your own dog bed and find out what best suits your dog’s needs.

Whippet Rescue

Before rushing to buy a puppy, consider the advantages of adopting an adult dog. Sighthound and whippet rescue organizations are run by volunteers who generously devote their time to dog adoption.

Whippet Dog Breeders

Find whippet dog breeders near you. If you are a dog breeder list your whippet kennel free!

Whippet Dogs for Sale

Looking for whippet dogs for sale? Find out where to start your search for a dog for sale.

Vendo Whippet: la pagina per chi ha o cerca una cucciolata

Nella pagina Vendo Whippet potete annunciare la nascita di cuccioli o creare una pagina per presentare il vostro allevamento di whippet a migliaia di visitatori, del tutto gratuitamente.

Whippet Puppies - How to Choose Your Pup

Looking for whippet puppies? Find out what to look for in a litter of whippets and how to choose a puppy.

Puppy Training Games

House training a puppy is more fun with puppy training games than with structured sessions. Read about our puppy training adventures.

Best Dog Names

What is in the best dog names? A color, a flavor, a sound or a special moment in our life. Find with the dog name generator an inspiration to name your new puppy.

Free Vet Advice: Ask a Veterinarian Online about your Dog Sickness

Looking for free vet advice? Ask a veterinarian doctor online about your dog sickness symptoms. With this free online veterinarian advice service you’ll receive quick and reliable answers.

Best Quality Dog Food

What’s the best quality dog food? Whether you look for the best commercial dog food, you decided for home cooked dog food or you are a fan of raw dog food diet, take an informed decision.

Home Remedies For Dogs - Whippet Care Tips

Find out about home remedies for dogs. Nothing can replace a veterinary visit but some common whippet care problems like dog skin rashes can be addressed at home.

Whippet Mix: What Breed is My Dog?

Do you want to know what breed is your whippet mix? Take a dog DNA test, it is easy and safe. Find out about the origins of the lurcher, a popular greyhound mix.

Italian Greyhound Rescue and Adoption

Before contacting an Italian Greyhound rescue and adoption center, find out with this quick dog breed test if the Italian Greyhound dog is your right match.

Greyhound Puppies - Puppy Videos and Greyhound Breeders

What do greyhound puppies look like? Discover with these fun puppy videos. Find out where to look for greyhound puppies for sale.

Dog Breed Photos - The Sighthounds

This section is dedicated to the dog breed photos of sighthounds. Send us your favorite pics of your sighthound to build a web page about your pet.

Dog Dna Test - What Breed is my Dog?

What breed is my dog? Should I do a dog DNA test? Find out about canine DNA testing and how to answer these intriguing questions.

Whippet Dogs, Websites and Dreams

How I fell in love with whippet dogs, build a website about whippets and made a dream come true. Discover how to turn your passions into a steady source of income.

Dog Breed Photos and Characteristics

Studying dog breed photos and characteristics is fascinating and we like to indulge in this rewarding activity. We grouped in this page some hand picked web sites about dog breeds and dog facts.

The Whippet Dog Contact Page

Do you have comments or suggestions about our site? Contact us at the Whippet Dog Contact Page!

The Whippet.net Search Engine

Use the google search engine to find a word in TheWhippet.net website

Great Dog Websites Award

Would you like to add our "Great Dog Website Award" to your dog related website? Fill the form below and we will promptly review your website.

The Whippet.net - Do You Like It?

Do you like The Whippet.net? Do you have a dog related website? Add our page to your website!

White Dog Names

Here is a white dog names collection to choose the perfect name for your new white puppy.