Best Dog Breed for Children

Are Whippets a good dog breed for kids?

The whippet is one of the best dog breed for children thanks to the pleasant personality of these miniature greyhounds.

My kids appreciate the quiet and unobtrusive presence of the dogs. In exchange the whippets gladly lend themselves to children games.

During a long summer afternoon an unnatural silence descended on our house. When I went to check the cause of such a suspicious calm, I found my kids happily playing with my collection of dog collars and the whippets, their necks draped with a multitude of decorations, modeling the afternoon away.

If you are looking for a dog that will fetch a ball one hundred times in a row, you better look for another breed.

But, on another hand whippets adore quiet games, the attention of children and the gentle touch of little fingers no matter how clumsy as long as they are loving.

The whippets' gentleness makes them one of the best breeds for kids once they are old enough to be considerate about the dog's needs.

Whippets are also a great dog breed for seniors for their moderate size, their calm behavior indoors and minimal grooming requirement.

The whippet is a great family dog, safe around children (given the normal precautions), an excellent jogging companion, a quite presence while you are at the computer and a great company for the grand parents.

There is also another side of the whippets' temperament that should not be underestimated. A whippet is also a fantastic racing dog. Coursing and racing events can became a focus for the family, a great excuse for a family outing and a picnic.

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