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History
The Whippet is a dog of unusual and generally contradictory
traits: he is a couch potato at home and a whiz on the track or
agility course.
Bred by working class families in England’s mining districts to
hunt rabbits for the stewpot and provide entertainment at
weekend races, the elegant Whippet is the youngest of the
sighthound breeds. Thought to be the result of crossing small
Greyhounds with smooth and rough-coated terriers, the miners’
dogs were coarser in appearance than today’s svelte dog. When
the breed drew the attention of British fanciers, Italian
Greyhounds were added to the gene pool to produce the clean,
graceful lines of the modern Whippet.
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Will a Whippet Fit Into My Lifestyle And My Home?
The Whippet as pet
Elegance isn’t the only trait that endears the
Whippet to its owners, for this is an affectionate,
mild-mannered dog that is generally good with other dogs and
cats, is quiet in the house, and needs little daily care. This
gentle dog may bark at strangers but is normally friendly with
visitors, and should be watched around small household pets such
as rats, ferrets, or guinea pigs. The Whippet’s favorite indoor
pastime is curling up next to a person on a couch or in a bed.
The Whippet as a breed loves to run and will indulge
itself when given the opportunity. However, a fenced-in back
yard, plenty of play sessions, and frequent walks on a lead
should provide enough exercise for this athletic dog.
Whippets also do well in obedience training, and agility,
A relatively long-lived breed, the Whippet often reaches 15
years of age. Generally healthy, he
IS sensitive to drugs and anesthesias, has thin
skin that tears easily, and may be susceptible to cold
temperatures. The short coat makes the Whippet
easy to groom – an occasional wiping with a washcloth, an
occasional bath, and regular nail trimming are about all that
are needed
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Selecting a Breeder: Do not buy from a breeder who:
- lacks knowledge about Whippets.
- shows ignorance of, or who denies, genetic defects in the
breed.
- does not allow you to observe the puppies or parents, or does
not allow you to see the kennels.
- cannot provide you with litter documentation or a pedigree.
- Do not buy a puppy that is not socialized or acts shy or
fearful.
- Do not buy a puppy less than 8 weeks old.
Teltrishka ONLY sell KUSA Registered, Dew Clawed, Dewormed,
Inoculated, Microchipped, Socialised and very well loved puppies to selected
homes.
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