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Whippet
dog breed
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Whippet owner,
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
England,
hunting dog. |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 15 Years
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Color |
Any
color or mixture of colors
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Coat type |
Short,
fine, and close
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Exercise needs |
need
plenty of exercise which should consist of running free on open
ground and long, brisk walks.
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Temperament |
The Whippet is lively and sensitive. He is a gentle, affectionate
and adaptable, a splendid watch dog, a delightful companion
or a great jogging partner. |
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Good with children |
Good
with older children. Needs to be watched around other small
animals.
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Grooming needs |
Grooming of his short coat is minimal, brush with a firm brush
and bathe only when necessary. Wiping down the coat will keep
him clean and shiny. |
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Average size (inches) |
19
- 22
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18
- 21
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Average weight (lbs) |
28
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28
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Health issues |
May get sunburned and are
sensitive to cold. Delicate bones. Genetic eye diseases.
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Living conditions |
Will do well in
a house or apartment if exercised. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Whippet looks like a
miniature Greyhound. He is a medium size sight hound giving the appearance
of elegance and fitness, denoting great speed, power and balance without
coarseness. He is the fastest breed in the world been timed at 36.5
mph for a short distance. He is one of the friendliest of the sight
hounds, but can be initially nervous or reserved around strangers. Developed
from the Greyhound with the possibility of a cross between various terrier
type breeds, he was developed into a fast little dog for used for hunting
rabbit and later on racing. Known in Britain as the "poor man's
racehorse," he was expected to earn his keep at the races.
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Dog
breed infobits |
One
theory of the origin of the Whippet is that it was developed by crossing
Greyhounds and Terriers.
The Whippet has a very determined spirit and seems to thrive upon competition.
The Whippet has all the characteristics of its larger cousin, the Greyhound.
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