Whippet Dog Breed Characteristics
Click on the titles and links below to read more about the whippet dog. It belongs to the sighthound family. These fast and elegant dogs have been employed around the world to chase and take down prays of various size and strength. Other breeds in this category are the Saluki, the Afghan Hound, the Greyhound, the Borzoi, the Scottish Deerhound, the Irish Wolfhound, the Sloughi, the Ibizan hound, the Galgo. According to the Kennel Club, a male should be 47-51 cms (18 1/2-20 ins) a female 44-47 (17 1/2-18 1/ins) at the withers. The American Kennel Club allows a bigger size: 19-22 ins for dogs and 18-21 for bitches.
To suit everyone’s taste any color and combination is allowed. Very calm at home especially when they have a chance to nap on your favorite couch. Like other sighthounds, they are sensitive to anesthesia.
Abilities Lure coursing, racing, agility, shows, snoozing. Living Conditions When daily exercise is provided, a small fenced yard is sufficient. In extreme weather these dogs need coats for their outings. Low body fat demands soft bedding. Whippet History Although there have been dogs of whippet type for centuries, the whippet history as a breed starts only in 1890. Discover the humble origins of this miraculously balanced dog breed.
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