You may have heard that whippets are exceptional hunting dogs, also known as working dogs. They are small dogs that have been used for many years to hunt small prey such as rabbits or rats. Whippets are part of the sighthound family, which means they use their speed and sight to hunt. They are intelligent …
A whippets diet is the foundation of its growth and health, it’s very important to feed a whippet on a nutritious, high-quality diet if you want him to be big and strong. Feeding a whippet puppy the best ingredients with the appropriate number of calories will help him grow all the way to adulthood. You’ll …
Whippets can be an excellent choice for a family dog; they are super energetic but also love to relax on the couch with their owners. Whippets and children are generally able to build a great bond, providing the child is old enough to know how to treat a dog. If your child is likely to …
You may have heard the term matured, or fully grown recently and are wondering what it means. In this post we look at when is a whippet fully grown? Giving you the average age of when a whippet reaches it’s full physical potential and fills out. At this stage, your whippet becomes as large as …
Some dogs are smarter than others and that’s just a fact, some are easy to train whilst others can take years to learn the most basic commands. There are a lot of variables that come in to play when trying to decide if a dog is intelligent or not, such as genetics, training and time …
If you own a whippet then you know that whippets are simply the best dogs out there. They have a loving temperament and are super chill, whilst still loving to play and socialize with other dogs. In this post, we look at 21 reasons why whippets are simply the best dogs. So let’s get to …
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Whippets are incredible dogs that some say are tough to train because of their hunting instinct. That being said, I have trained many whippets over the years and have a few tips or tricks that may help you to train your whippet. Whippets were bred to hunt here in England, and it’s true that they …
Whippets and greyhound are both incredibly fast dogs, they are built for speed with many being used as racing dogs here in the UK. Whippets and greyhounds are two of the fastest dogs on the planet, being able to reach speeds of up to 45mph in some instances. These dogs are designed for running, from …
So you’ve decided that a whippet is the dog for you, and you’re ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with your new furry companion. But how much does a whippet cost? Whippets vary quite a lot in price, and there are a lot of other costs that you’ll want to bear in …
If you’re whippets running wild and being hard to train, control and walk than you expected, then chances are he’s still in his infantile stage. So when do whippets calm down? It’s different for every whippet and needs to be looked at on an individual basis, however, it’s usually at around 1 – 2 years …