Whippet

Whippets blend muscle with elegance and grace, producing a quick, gentle dog.

About the Whippet

Whippets are happy just about anywhere. The racetrack gets their heart beating and they love living amongst people in the home. These gentle, affectionate, even-tempered dogs are ideal companions and great athletes.

Now the most popular of the sighthounds, Whippets were known as small Greyhounds for a while. Despite their delicate appearance, Whippets are strong, robust dogs with a lot of energy.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed Specifics

Country: United Kingdom
Size category: Small
Avg life expectancy: 12-15 years
Adaptable / Lively / Gentle / Loving / Even-tempered

Key facts

Gentle with children
Great companion
Requires moderate grooming

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