Whippet
Also called Snap dog
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
The Whippet is a medium-sized dog breed with a slender, athletic build and a short, smooth coat that is typically blue, red, or fawn in color. They are known for their speed, grace, and agility, and were originally bred to hunt small game, such as rabbits, by sight.
- Weight
- 24–40 lb (11–18 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 18–22 in (46–56 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Amiable
Friendly
Gentle
Intense in sport
Coat colours
Any color or markings
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 24–40 lb (11–18 kg) | 24–40 lb (11–18 kg) |
| Height | 19–22 in (48–56 cm) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Whippet
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- The AKC Whippet Standard - American Whippet Club (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Whippet (opens in a new tab)
- WHIPPET Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Whippet - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Whippet Breed Standard | The Whippet Association of Victoria Inc (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).