Whippet

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:40
Last Updated on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25
W H I P P E T  ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Whippet
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
046
Personality Snapshot
Elegant and lively. Very affectionate and sweet. Quiet and calm at home. Can be high-strung and timid. The Whippet should never be roughly trained, for he is very sensitive.


Breed NameWhippet
Rank (out of 136 breeds)046
Points (out of 100)64
Dog Group TypeSighthound
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Average
AffectionHigh
Good with Kids (Source 1)Recommended for Older Children
Good With Kids (Source 2)Recommended for Older Children
Friendly with Other DogsAwesome
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingGreat
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)2 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityTerrible
SizeMedium
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredVery Low
Life Span12 to 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Whippet into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 12 to 15 years of age as Whippet pups can live between 12 to 15 years of age.

My Life as a Whippet
Elegant and lively. Very affectionate and sweet. Quiet and calm at home. Can be high-strung and timid. The Whippet should never be roughly trained, for he is very sensitive.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.

Whippet Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Whippet

Whippet Wiki

Where to buy a Whippet : A Directory and Review
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