We all have seen thriller movies where jealousy drives an ex-husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend to do horrible, unthinkable things and even commit murder! Okay; let’s not get carried away! In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word jealous has a few meanings but the one I’m going to use is “fiercely protective or vigilant of one’s …
As I sit here with my little cuddly Bonnie, reading this question aloud, it almost appears as if she’s put her paws over her eyes in embarrassment! If you are planning on adding a female whippet to your clan, then this is a very important question and not in the least embarrassing or daunting. You …
Whippets are non-aggressive, gentle, and love to be around humans. Dubbed as poor man’s racehorse’, whippets are popular for their speed and intelligence. Sometimes mistaken for greyhounds, whippets are an individual breed with their distinctive trim waist and deep chest body structure. So, are whippets high maintenance dogs? Now, that’s what we’re going to go …
Having a baby is one of the most beautiful and amazing experiences life has to offer, but it’s not without its challenges as every parent knows. Bringing a newborn baby into your home with a dog can be quite a nerve-racking experience, what if your dog doesn’t get along with your baby? Or what if …
Have you noticed your whippet start to chatter their teeth? If so, then check out this post as we look at some of the possible causes and when to be concerned. We also give you some practical advice on how to stop teeth chattering and when to see a veterinarian.
There are many things dogs do that look a little strange, some chase their tails whilst others bark at the sight of their own shadow. When it comes to whippets, they can be peculiar creatures that often take some time to figure out. One of their favourite hobbies is to burrow, but why do whippets …
Whippets are notorious for being racing dogs that expend a lot of energy on the track, they are small, lightweight dogs that can run at speeds of up to 35mph. But all this running around requires a lot of energy to keep them performing as they should, so a high quality, nutritious diet is key …
Anxiety is the most common mental illness across the U.S, it affects 40 million individuals in the United States that are aged 18 or over, and is something many of us have to deal with or have dealt with in the past. But what about our lovely whippets? Do our whippets get anxiety and are …
Whippets are notorious for their love of running, affectionate nature and being all-round amazing pets. It’s quite normal for whippets to have a lot of energy, they have small bodies with large muscles and love to let off steam by running. This is why these dogs are excellent racing dogs, they are aerodynamic, lightweight and …
Stroking your dog is something many of us take for granted, it’s an excellent way to not only make your pet feel good but also helps you. There’s not much that beats the feeling of coming home from a hard day’s work and being greeted by your adorable whippet at the door waiting for a …