Luke Taylor

Hello. I’m Luke- the founder of WhippetCentral. I’m somewhat of a whippet nut and have been for most of my life. In that time, I've owned and raised numerous whippets. Bonnie is my latest girl; she is currently eight years old and keeps me very busy! Understanding the need for whippet-specific content, I decided to create this blog to share what I have learned and to share my expertise regarding owning and raising whippets - the right way!

What Is A Bull Whippet?

what is a bull whippet?

If you’re in the market for a whippet, you’ll have most likely heard the words “bull whippet” being passed around. A bull whippet is a type of lurcher which is the cross between two dogs, a pitbull and a whippet. In this post we are going to answer “what is a bull whippet?”, to help …

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Do Whippets Need A Companion?

do whippets need a companion?

If you leave the house everyday for work, you may have felt bad leaving your whippet all alone without the one they adore. With the pandemic, the apple cart has been upset in terms of our work schedules. You may have been working from home, which made your whippet the happiest of all. You, at …

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Is Your Whippet Panting Too Much?

is your whippet panting too much?

The whippet is a small dog of medium size. At present, a whippet actually resembles a smaller Greyhound, and they often get confused for one another. Their friendly personality, unique nature, as well as stylish appearance, helps to make them a favourite family companion. They don’t like to be left alone for long periods of …

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Can Whippets Drink Milk?

can whippets drink milk?

Milk is something us humans enjoy on a regular basis, it goes in our tea, coffee and with our cereal. Cow’s milk is the most common type of milk humans drink, therefore it’s the most likely type of milk to be given to your whippet. So can whippets drink milk? Yes, but there are a …

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How Long Do Whippets Live?

how long do whippets live?

We would all love our whippets to live as long as us humans, wouldn’t it be great? Our dogs would grow old at the same pace as us and we would have a companion for life that never left our sides. It’s a dream that many wish into reality, but unfortunately, the average lifespan for …

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Can Whippets Eat Raw Meat?

can whippets eat raw meat?

Have you been considering the BARF diet, or maybe you’ve heard that raw meat is good for your dog? In this post we answer “can whippets eat raw meat?”, to give you a better understanding of what this does to your pup and if it’s worth the expensive price. The whippet is a dog named …

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Can Whippets Get Sunburn?

can whippets get sunburn?

If it is too hot outside and you have a whippet at home, you have a serious problem at hand. You must make sure that your tender little dog does not return from outside with a sunburn. But can whippets get sunburn? Yes, whippets can get sunburn. A whippet is a dog of small and …

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Do Whippets Like The Beach?

do whippets like the beach?

Whippets love running on the ground. In fact, they are excellent runners when they are provided with a wide-open field. So, what about whippets swimming whilst at the beach? And do whippets like the beach? Most importantly, do they like to swim? Well, that’s a lot of questions, and they aren’t easy to answer in …

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Do Whippets Get Depressed?

do whippets get depressed?

Your pets are very different from us humans yet have certain similarities when it comes to health. So, do whippets get depressed? Yes, depression is a health condition which is present in dogs, just like it is present in humans. The only difference is that you can rationalise and get treatment for it, while whippets …

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