• Home
  • Dog Breeds
  • Whippets
    • Whippets

    Whippets

    The Whippet is the smaller relation of the Greyhound and was originally bred as a coursing hound. They are gentle by nature and thrive on human company
    Lifespan
    12-14 years
    Breed group
    Hound
    Weight
    Male: 10-14kg
    Female: 9-13kg
    Height
    Male: 47-51cm
    Female: 44-47cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    English Whippet, Snap dog
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    Hound
    Health tests available
    Heart Disease (AVVI), BVA/KC/ISDS eye scheme
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    High
    Easy to train
    Medium
    Shedding
    Light
    Grooming
    needs
    Very low
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    Very low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

    Similar Pets