Country of Origin

England.

Size

Heigth: 44 - 51 cm (17.25 - 20 inches); Weight: 25-45 pounds

Coat

Fine and dense. There are many possible colors, but most often seen are beige, blue, roan, black, black and white, or white with streaked or yellow patches.

Character

The Whippet is affectionate, peaceful, intelligent, and great with children.

Temperament

Whippets are good with children but do not take kindly to strangers. They cannot suppress the urge to chase anything that moves quickly. They are tolerant of other dogs, enjoy children, and will leave the family cat alone.

Care

Occasional brushing to remove dead hairs should be sufficient. It is necessary to give the dog something to chew to avoid tartar buildup. Its claws must be kept trimmed short.

Training

It is important to include much variety in the training of a Whippet. It will respond well if training includes games and running. However, it is not possible to achieve perfect obedience from this dog.

Activity

Being a small Greyhound, a Whippet needs to race and hunt. Plenty of exercise is required.