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Whippet Dog FAQ

Do you have a question about the whippet dog breed or would you like to share your knowledge in a whippet forum?

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Here is how it works, if you don’t find your question already answered below, post it here.

But this is also your opportunity to share your knowledge with your fellow whippeteers. You can post an answer to any of the questions listed in the visitors' section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the whippet's temperament?

Whippets have a sweet and loving temperament but can be stubborn and willful at times.

Whippets have a double personality. The couch potato that became a permanent decoration to your sofa, will suddenly turn into a determined and courageous hound when hunting or coursing.

Are whippets good with children?

Whippets seem to naturally like children. They tend to be gentle and loving.

You can read more about whippets and kids clicking here.

Are whippet destructive?

When bored, most dogs will get destructive. Click here to find out how to prevent redecorating.

Should I breed my whippet?

I learned at my expenses that dog reproduction is better left to the those who have proper facilities to breed dogs and whelp puppies.

Dog breeding involves a lot of work, expenses and responsabilities. Read about our adventures with the hurdles of canine reproduction by clicking here.


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Are whippets good apartment dogs?

If you can provide enough exercise, whippets will happily adapt to apartment living. Thanks to their short coats, they are low maintenance dogs and shed very little.

Are whippets easy to train?

Probably a whippet is not the best candidate for the world obedience title but they are very eager to please and with patience and gentle methods you can teach them almost anything.


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Whippet Dog FAQ: Crate Training - How Long to Leave in Crate  starstarstarstarstar
We've been taking our 12 week old whippet puppy out of the crate every 4 hours now. In what increments can we leave the pup in the crate as she gets older?...

Car sickness  starstarstarstarstar
My Whippet is 6 months old. I have had 2 others in the past, both mix breeds. Gypsy is not the first Whippet I have had to get car sick - they tend to ...

How do I know my whippet has mated successfully, and strange eating habits..??  starstarstarstarstar
Couple of questions I need some guidance on:

My Whippet Bailey mated on July 12th, and I am expecting her to pup on the 14th Sept. I am concerned that ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Training 2 Whippet pups at a time.  starstarstarstarstar
I recently adopted two 12 week old female whippet puppies but I have never owned a whippet before.
All suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

ANSWER:...

Help My Maltese teacup will not eat dog food!  starstarstarstarstar
My baby girl Maltese teacup is just under 3 pounds and 10 months old. She will not eat dog food. I have tried just about every brand (organic and natural)...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Tear Stains  Not rated yet
My whippet has a white face so her tear stains are very noticeable.
What are some things I can use to clean up her pretty little face?

ANSWER:

Foxy ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Whippet Size  Not rated yet
How large does a whippet grow to?

I had a whippet at one time that picked me for her owner.

She was beautiful but I don't think she was 100% Whippet....

Doggie door  Not rated yet
We have a new 10 week old whippet puppy.

Looking to get a doggie door installed but only have a small spot that one will fit.

What is the ideal ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Aggression  Not rated yet
Rupert is a 20 month old Whippet, and I have had him since leaving his mother at 8 weeks. He used to be very friendly towards all other dogs,except collies ...

Food  Not rated yet
I have a 10 week old Whippet and would like some advise on the amount of food I should be giving him.

ANSWER:

If you feed commercial dog food, follow ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Sleepless Nights  Not rated yet
I have a 2 year old male whippet dog - owned for 1 year.

Evenings are cool in room (60 degrees). Too cold for whippet to be on top of bed and under ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: What to Do When a Dog Eats Poop?  Not rated yet
My whippet puppy is 11 months old and she started about 1 month ago eating poop.

We feed Proplan Puppy Chow. Someone said this is not nutritious enough ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: How do I train my whippet to heel?  Not rated yet
We have adopted a dog who appears to be between 12 and 24 months. I have been trying for five weeks to train her to heel and we are not making any progress....

Whippet Dog FAQ: Food Hiding  Not rated yet
Hi There...My adopted Whippet, Dodge (because he did not "dodge" the car that hit him) is generally very well behaved. However if left alone with the garbage ...

Neutering  Not rated yet
Does neutering have side effects?

ANSWER:

No, neutering doesn't have any side effect.

The look, temperament and abilities of your whippet won'...

Our Whippet Aggressively Steals Food from Pantry, Countertop & Children  Not rated yet
Our whippet JL is five years old. He has always been an incorrigble food thief, i.e. jumping on a counter to eat pies cooling, jumping on the dining room ...

Whippets and Other Dogs  Not rated yet
I have a 4yr old shepard female mix, she is very quiet, smart and loves to play. I also have a 4 year old son.

Can you tell me, would I be best to ...

Whippet Always Hungry and Somewhat Overweight  Not rated yet
We have a 2 year old female whippet.

We feed her good quality dry food with a scoop of wet food twice a day. We also usually give her a treat around ...

Whippet Dog Questions: Crate Size   Not rated yet
We are looking to buy a crate for a whippet puppy and are confused about which size to get.
Medium crates are about 22/23" high, large are 26/27" high ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Is a Whippet Right for Me?  Not rated yet
Do whippet dogs work well in a semi-busy to busy household?
I'm looking into getting a dog (age 14) and want to know if a whippet is right for me.
The ...

Whippet Dog's Diet  Not rated yet
I have a 9 month old whippet that has had various stool cultures done and they were all negative.
He has been on Perscripion dog foods, sensitive digestion ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Aggresion Towards Some Dogs  Not rated yet
I have adopted a 5 year old whippet from a reputable breeder after he was sent back by the previous owner.
He is very good except he is unpredictable ...

Whippet Dog FAQ: Jumping  Not rated yet
Do whippets like to jump up at people when they get excited?

ANSWER
Just like most dogs, whippets tend to jump on people when they get excited.
It ...

Whippets and cats  Not rated yet
My friend is moving to Japan and I may adopt her whippet dog Eli, I have 4 cats already, will the whippet try to attack the cats? The cats are 12, two ...

Is it Possible to Raise a Whippet Dog with Cats?  Not rated yet
I would love to have a whippet dog but being aware of the breed's sighthound status I am afraid that my cats will be at risk when they run around the house!...

Whippet Puppy Question  Not rated yet
I recently adopted a 5 month old male whippet puppy. He's a great dog, very docile, great with the kids. My plan was to leave him in a dog run with access ...

Whippet Dog and Chickens  Not rated yet
Can a whippet dogs be trusted around chickens?
I have 8 chickens.
You have said that a whippet will hunt or pursue a cat or other small animal.
Could ...

Whippet Dog Collars  Not rated yet
Whippet dog collars are not always easy to find. Where can I find whippet specific harness?

ANSWER

True, whippet collars can be difficult to find ...

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