Affectionate, Playful, Calm
At somewhere between 18 and 22 inches at the shoulder, the Whippet looks like a Greyhound, but smaller. The Whippet exhibits the classic โinverted Sโ lines of the sighthound. The deep chest and trim waist; a lean head supported by a long, arched neck; and slim but sturdy legs comโฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
40%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
Breed Data
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best mid-range orthopedic โ great for dogs who don't need clinical-graโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
FCI Group
Group 10 โ Sighthounds
Section
Gladharige windhonden
Status
recognized