This section is where we give you fun facts about whippets, helping you learn a little more about this wonderful breed of dog. We go over topics that will help you come a little closer with your whippet.
The Whippet, also known as the “poor man’s racehosrse”, was bred as a dog that would aid their masters in short duration hunts to chase small, fast prey – such as rabbits, hares and squirrels. As such, they are extremely comfortable and excited to be involved in a chase, where they can engage their natural …
When researching whippets, you may have come across the term ‘sighthound’, it’s a common word that is often used in the same sentence as a whippet, greyhound, borzoi and many more beautiful breeds of dogs. But what is a sighthound? And more importantly, is a whippet a sighthound? Stick around as in this post we’re …
You love your whippet with all of your heart. They are not just “like’ family, they are family! You have insurance and so should your family. Insurance is a big deal today for us two-legged people. It’s expensive but we must have it and can’t do without it. Illness and injury happen, most times, unexpectedly. …
Ahh; a jumping whippet. Is that maybe like a Mexican jumping bean? Well, sort of, but not quite. Today, I’m going to answer that burning question of how high can whippets jump. First though, I’m going to turn my computer screen away from my little darling Bonnie (Miss Whippet), who is fast asleep by my …
Does my whippet love me? This is one question that bothered me for at least a couple of years after getting my first whippet. However, it took me just a fraction of a second to fall in love with the fast running, food stealing, bundle of joy. I want the process of understanding your whippet …
Today as you cuddle on the couch with your favourite little fur child, I’m going to answer the question, “Is A Whippet A Cross Breed?”. Now you may get a little bent out of shape that I even put this notion into your head. You perhaps got your whippet from a breeder or maybe your …
When I hear the word Whippet, three words come to my mind- elegant, speedy, and amicable. These slender beauties are known for their agility and speed. Whippets love to race around and are capable of touching a speed of 35 miles per hour. You will be left spellbound with the grace with which they run. …
If you’re a whippet owner that’s debating introducing a cat to the family, or maybe you’re a cat owner that’s thinking about a whippet, either way, you’re in the right place. I’ve owned many whippets over the years and have a good understanding of how they behave around cats, rabbits, and other prey animals. In …
Whippets and greyhounds are two of the fastest dogs in the world, but what about if they are paired with other dogs? Does the offspring still have the ability to run at high speeds like the parents? Whippets are able to run at speeds of up to 35mph thanks to their large muscles and light …
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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