Whippet puppies are relatively large, weighing 11 ounces at birth, and only at 1 month or so will they begin to develop their characteristic leggy leanness.
This small race dog (its name probably derives from whip) was creating by breeding smaller greyhounds with terriers and Italian greyhounds, and their strong jaws came in handy for rabbit-chasing races and rat-killing contest.
Although they are born to run and chase and need lots of exercise, they are actually quiet, charming dogs, and they are very social. One owner says,” Adult dogs have a strong sense of camaraderie, and, when they are 3 or 4 years old, they stick together and stop playing and running with dogs in other households. If you have only one whippet, he will be left out.”
Their amazingly swift, undulating gait matches the speed of the grey hound, although they accelerate more quickly; it is breathtaking to witness whippets running together at full speed.
Origin :
Size : (male) Height 19-22 inches ; weight about 31 pounds
(female) Height 18-21 inches ; weight about 29 pounds
Coat : Hard and glossy. Colors include black, fawn, brindle, and red, plus markings of these colors on a white base.
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