Is the Whippet World Compatible with your Lifestyle?

Find out if the whippet world and yours are compatible. The whippet dog breed is very adaptable. These sighthounds match most but not any lifestyle.

A WHIPPET IS FOR YOU IF:

you appreciate a quiet companion

Whippets are not compulsive barkers and rarely bark without reason.

you cherish a neat and clean house

With their long legs and short coats, whippets hardly carry any dirt in the house. They move around furniture with discerning care.

As a bonus whippets are almost odorless until they decide to spice up your day and rub in smelly stuff with the same pleasure we reserve for expensive perfume.

you would like an affectionate but not fawning pet

This breed easily gets in tune with your moods.

you appreciate beauty

The balance and elegance of your whippet will be a daily gift.

you want to get rid of rodents from your garden

Make no mistake, the same dog lounging on the sofa is a very determined mouse exterminator.

you want a healthy dog

Despite their fragile appearance, whippets are healthy dogs and they will grace you with their company for many years.

you appreciate an endless variety of coats colors to choose from

Any color is accepted for this breed. Don’t be tempted to collect one of each because it makes a lot of whippets!

you would like a double duty companion

Whippets are high energy outdoor, low energy inside.

you have children

A whippet will make a reliable pet for your children.

you are sport minded

Whippets excel in many sports: lure coursing, racing, agility and are great show dogs.


A WHIPPET IS NOT FOR YOU IF:

you are a compulsive groomer

The silky, wash-and-wear whippet coat is for most owners a blessing. But if you enjoy long grooming sessions with your dog you won’t find in this breed your perfect match.

you don’t believe in leashes and fences

Even the quietest and most obedient whippet might be gone in a moment after a squirrel at neck breaking speed. A leash in any traffic area is the best insurance against car accidents.

you are looking for a bodyguard

The sweet nature of this breed makes of these dogs more an alarm than an armed guard.

you want a kennel dog

Whippets thrive on human company and cannot take extreme cold.

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