Whippet
Whippet Facts
| Size : |
Medium |
| Training Required : |
Medium |
| Grooming Required : |
Low |
| Shedding : |
Low |
| Exercise Required : |
Daily walks |
| Energy Level : |
Low/Medium |
| Protection Level : |
May make an effective watchdog |
| Good with Children : |
Yes, particularly when brought up with them |
| Health Issues : |
CERF, SA |
Weight :
25 to 40 lb (11–18 kg)
Height :
average for Male 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female 17.5 inches (44 cm)
Color :
everything from solid black to solid white, with red, fawn, brindle, blue, or cream. All manner of spots and blazes and patches are seen, sometimes all in the same litter.
Temperament :
Whippets are generally quiet and gentle dogs, content to spend much of the day sleeping. They are not generally aggressive towards other animals, and although especially attached to their owners, they are friendly to visitors. They are not prone to snapping, so they are good with young children. Because of their friendly nature they have often been known to be used in aged care facilities. They do however tend to attack cats that stray onto their territory. Outside, particularly when they are racing or lure coursing, they demonstrate their superb athletic skills and will pursue their ??oquarry??? (even when it is an artificial lure)
Grooming :
The occasional combing or brushing with a firm bristle brush will suffice. This breed is considered to be an average shedder, normally shedding twice a year. They are sensitive to cold weather so the coat should be worn during the winter months when out.
Exercise :
The chance to run free in open spaces should be made available to the whippet. Care, however, should be taken with whippets on the street as it is difficult to instill any sort of traffic sense into them.
Life Expectancy :
Around 12-15 years
Litter Size :
Average 5-7 puppies
Origin :
England