The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound of English origin, bred for racing and hunting by sight. Elegant, gentle, and affectionate, Whippets combine impressive athletic speed with a calm, sensitive indoor temperament. They are often described as the ideal dog for those who want a graceful, gentle companion with the capacity for remarkable short-burst speed.
More people should know about Whippets. They are the ideal medium-sized companion. They do not bark, do not smell, require minimal grooming, and are gentle with everyone they meet. They need good exercise but are genuinely calm between outings. My Whippet is the easiest dog I have ever owned and by …
Read full review →My Whippet runs at speeds that are genuinely startling. In the park when he gets going he is a streak of muscle and motion that stops everyone nearby. Then he comes home and sleeps on the sofa for six hours. The contrast is extraordinary. He is gentle, quiet, and beautifully behaved indoors. His pre…
Read full review →Living with a Whippet has been one of the great pleasures of my dog-owning life. She is elegant in movement, gentle in nature, and deeply devoted in her quiet way. She expresses love through proximity and touch rather than exuberance and it is profoundly comforting. She has been the most consistentl…
Read full review →My Whippet is everything I could have wanted. She is quiet, gentle, affectionate, and low-maintenance. She gets a good run twice a day and then spends the rest of her time on the sofa under a blanket. She is sensitive to my moods and adjusts her energy accordingly. She is graceful in everything she …
Read full review →My anxious rescue cat has lived with my Whippet for three years and they now share the sofa comfortably. My Whippet learned quickly that the cat was not prey and has been respectful ever since. They groom each other occasionally. The prey drive is present on walks but at home with known animals my W…
Read full review →My Whippet reads emotions with a sensitivity that consistently surprises me. She knew I was pregnant before I told anyone, following me more closely and being gentler in her movements around me. She adjusts her behaviour to the emotional climate of the household with accuracy. She is a gentle, aware…
Read full review →My Whippet finds cold genuinely uncomfortable. He shivers below ten degrees, refuses heavy rain, and has developed an elaborate protest routine for winter mornings. He needs a coat from October through March. He is a wonderful dog in every other respect but the cold sensitivity is real and requires …
Read full review →My Whippet lives in a city apartment and is one of the most content urban dogs I have encountered. Two runs in the park every day and she is completely satisfied. She is quiet, does not bark, and is welcomed everywhere because she is gentle and unobtrusive. Her slim frame means she takes up surprisi…
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