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Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Whippet
For more information about the Whippet, visit the American Whippet Club website at www.breedclub.org/AWC.htm.. . .
The AKC breed standard uses these phrases in describing the breed: “...
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Whippet race meets are sponsored by the Whippet Racing Association, the North American Whippet Racing Association, and the Continental Whippet Association.
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The Whippet head is long and lean with large, dark eyes and small, fine ears that tip over at the tip.
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The whippet gained popularity slowly, but his unequaled combination of lithe elegance and gracious companionship gradually created a devoted following.
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After the Whippet was officially recognized as a breed in 1888, he began to be appreciated for his aesthetic appeal, and crosses with the Italian greyhound further refined his appearance.
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Rag racing became the sport of coal miners; in fact, the whippet was dubbed the "poor man's race horse." A family's whippet was not only an immense source of pride but sometimes also a source of extra income and procurer of food for the pot.
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American Kennel Club - Whippet
Bowed legs, tied-in elbows, legs lacking substance, legs set far under the body so as to create an exaggerated forechest, weak or upright pasterns should be strictly penalized.. . .
The backline runs smoothly from the withers with a graceful natural arch, not too accentuated, beginning over the loin and carrying through over the croup; the arch is continuous without flatness.
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Blue eye(s), any portion of blue in the eye(s), eyes not of the same color.
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Small and/or almond shaped eyes are undesirable and are to be faulted.
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Length from forechest to buttocks equal to or slightly greater than height at the withers.
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They are known for being very headstrong, but at the same time, they are eager to please their owner.. . .
Energy Level: Exercise Needs: Playfulness: Affection: Training: Watchdog: Protection: Grooming: Other Dogs: Cold Weather: Hot Weather: Description The Whippet is a medium sized, active and playful shorthaired dog that is part of the sighthound family.
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Because of their sensitivity, they will notice things such as stress in the home and will actually get upset to the point of making themselves sick.
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They generally don't snap or growl at other domestic animals.
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It is rare that they bark when visitors come to your home.
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In their spare time, the workers raced their Whippets in the fields or roads with the use of a piece of cloth as the lure and the dog had to run a straight 200-yard track.
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High Intelligence more info Dogs who were bred for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, need to exercise their brains, just as dogs who were bred to run all day need to exercise their bodies.
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If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long.
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Keep your Whippet's coat shiny with weekly brushing, using a rubber curry brush or hound glove.
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Breeds that need a lot of exercise are good for outdoorsy, active people, or those interested in training their dog to compete in a high-energy dog sport, such as agility.
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Although Whippets do very well in multi-dog households, there have been cases of Whippets attacking and killing cats.
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Anonymous - 12/24/2011 5:15:02 PM QUESTION: I want to breed my whippet anyone have any info on how I should go about this Anonymous - 7/27/2011 6:48:30 PMRespond to Question Did you contact an area kennel club to find other whippet owners/breeders?. . .
Should not be let off lead unless in a fenced in yard as they will chase and kill small and fast animals.
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Anonymous - 6/24/2011 1:00:51 PMRespond to Question I wouldnt mind adopting a dog but i rather not buy a dog from a shelter.
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Coat should remain fairly weather resistant given the length, and texture.
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All natural meat that mimics the diet of the wild.
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Only problem with whippets and using just an underground fence would be they might run through it with the speed of light chasing some squirrel out of the yard and once their through it there gone! james2527 - 1/25/2011 1:20:40 PM No, your whippet will not be able to see the fence, so it will not know what normal fences look like.
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Size: Heigth: 44 - 51 cm (17.25 - 20 inches); Weight: 25-45 pounds Coat: Fine and dense.
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There are many possible colors, but most often seen are beige, blue, roan, black, black and white, or white with streaked or yellow patches.
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Though they like nothing more than a long, afternoon snooze, it’s easy to rally them for a marathon run.. . .
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I adopted Annie, and a few years after she passed away, I looked for my second Whippet, who has turned out to be he love of my life.
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This makes them exemplary companions to children, but not the best watchdogs.
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Whippets: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
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Whippets need access to a large fenced area -- fenced because these independent dogs are likely to take off and not come back.
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He is peaceful with other dogs but has a high prey drive and cannot be trusted with smaller pets.
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To learn more about training Whippets to be calm and well-behaved, consider my dog training book, Teach Your Dog 100 English Words.
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Standoffish by nature, Whippets need extensive exposure to people and to unusual sights and sounds.
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These are dog illness and medical issues this breed is prone to that have been listed by various veterinarians at different times over the past decade or so and some pertain to puppies and very young dogs that a breeder would deal with.The information contained herein has been gathered from numerous books by veterinarians and is intended as general information only.
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These are real “people” dogs.Good with childrenYes, good with kids over 6 year.
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Either method will work for this breed.If you have an older dog, take the dog outside every two hours until she gets the idea which door leads to her potty area.
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She has almost no cushioning over her ribs, thus the soft bed.Ultra-fast solid-white Whippet 67 tag alt="descriptive text" title= "Photo of the snow white Whippet, resting, side view."Energy levelModerate energy.
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Our information is for general interest only and not intended to replace the advice provided by your own veterinarian.
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They can live in a country home or a city apartment as long as they get plenty of exercise.. . .
Whippets can easily be trained and like to learn games or activities but because of their independent attitude they will sometimes be defiant.
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Their coat, which can come in many solid or blended colors, is sleek and thin.
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Their friendly temperament can be easily upset by harsh training or corrections, however.
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Whippets are great companions due to their sweet and affectionate nature.. . .
The breed is capable of remarkable stamina and intensity during sporting pursuits.
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The Whippet's dense coat may come in black, red, fawn or slate blue colors.
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A slightly arched neck, a strong deep chest, a broad back and straight long legs make the picture of the Whippet complete.
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For conformation details on this sighthound, see the Whippet dog breed standard.
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(9.1 - 18.2 kg). Very friendly with other dogs and pets. Watchdog: Very good. Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 years. Want info on this medium size dog, the Whippet dog, and breeders who have a Whippet puppy for sale?See the sighthound dog breeders.
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Surprisingly, the breed was not officially recognized by the English Kennel Club until 1891.Size:25-40 poundsColors:Whippets are seen in a variety of colors including black, blue, fawn, red, white and various shades of brindle, or a combination of any of these colors.Health Problems:Responsible breeders strive to maintain the highest breed standards as established by kennel clubs like the AKC.. . .
Whippet Dog Breed - Whippet Profile About.comHome & GardenDogs Dogs Search DogsDog BasicsDog BreedsHealth & Behavior Share Free Dogs Newsletter!Sign UpDiscuss in my forum Breed Profile: WhippetBy Jenna Stregowski, RVT, About.com Guide See More About:whippetsdog breedshound groupsighthounds Photo © iStockphoto.com/c-vino Group:HoundHistory:The Whippet was the result of selective crossbreeding between Greyhounds and terriers in England, explaining its appearance as a "miniature Greyhound." Once used by the English working class to hunt small game (particularly rabbits), the breed eventually became quite valued in the sport of coursing.
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Proper training and socialization is important for the Whippet, as with all dogs.
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The following are some conditions to be aware of: Von Willebrand's Disease Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) About the Breed:The Whippet is a dog breed quite similar to the Greyhound, though smaller in size.
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The breed should never be permitted to run off-leash, and the "invisible fence" is not an option.
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Without a supply of rabbits, they found their dogs would just as readily race toward a waving rag.
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The whippet's progenitors may have come from crosses between small greyhounds and even smaller dogs that were used by peasants for poaching rabbits and other small game in the 18th century.
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Crosses with ratting terriers were probably made to increase quickness and gameness.
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Perhaps the most demonstrative and obedient of the true sighthounds, the whippet makes an ideal pet for people who want a quiet house dog and absolutely devoted companion.
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Taking them for a walk is a good time to attempt to work on basic obedience.. . .
They look like a greyhound, but are a breed of their own.
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They generally don’t snap or growl at other domestic animals.
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They have one many championships in different categories. read comments (0) Whippet Training Author: gibbywmu November 18, 2008 Whippet Training your Whippet can be a fun and yet challenging experience.
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Whippets are such active and athletic dogs that they can easily jump on the top of the countertop, couch or wherever they want to be to see what is going on around them.
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