| Origin |
Great Britain - 1800's. |
| Original Use |
Coursing, racing |
| Use Today |
Companion, coursing |
| Temperament |
The Whippet dog is very even tempered and affectionate. It is responsive and sensitive and cannot accept harsh treatment. It makes a excellent family dog. It loves to play and be at the center of any activity. In addition it loves to cuddle up and sleeping with its family if given the chance. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Good |
| Other Pets - Good |
| Strangers - Not very accepting initially, but quickly warms up. |
| Children - Excellent
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| Watchdog Ability |
Excellent |
| Guard dog Ability |
Below Average |
| Ease of Training |
Very Good |
| Living Conditions |
It cannot live outside and cannot tolerate cold weather. It needs a soft bed to sleep in and will make itself quite at home on its master's bed if allowed to do so. It is equally at home in a rural or urban setting. |
| Exercise |
It requires a lot of daily exercise. |
| Coat |
It has a short, fine, single layered coat. The Whippet is a non shedding and non-odorous breed. |
| Grooming |
The Whippet requires minimal grooming. |
| Colors |
The Whippet dog comes in a variety of colors. |
| Height and Weight |
Weight range is 27 to 30 pounds (12.3 to 13.6 kg) while the height range is 17 to 20 inches (43.2 to 50.8 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
13 to 14 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Whippet dog in the Hound group. |