Health & Care

This section of the website is specifically for the healthy and care of your whippet, we cover topics such as grooming to help you know how to correctly care and maintain your whippet.

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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Do Whippets Like To Play?

do whippets like to play?

Playtime is an important part of many dogs daily activities, it helps keep their mind and body stimulated which keeps them fit and healthy. Allowing your whippet to play with other dogs is a great way to socialise and help your whippet make new friends. This is especially important when your whippet is a puppy …

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Are Whippets Hypoallergenic Dogs?

are whippets hypoallergenic dogs?

If you’re considering bringing a new whippet into your home, but you’re worried about you and your families allergies, then this post is for you. We’re going to answer “are whippets hypoallergenic dogs?” to help you decide whether a whippet is going to be the right pet to bring into your home and if you’re …

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Is My Whippet Underweight?

is my whippet underweight?

If your wondering is my whippet underweight? Then you’re in the right place! The whippet, often described as a “poor man’s Greyhound”, has become a favourite household companion. Bred back in the 17th century as a sighthound, the modern Whippet has mainly evolved from the breed that became popular in the English Midlands, Lancashire and …

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Why Do Whippets Shake?

why do whippets shake?

Just like human beings, our pets require special attention, especially when they are acting abnormally. If you are a dog lover and, in particular, own a whippet, you definitely know that they do exhibit a peculiar habit of constantly shaking. If you have noticed your whippet shaking and wonder what could be the problem, this …

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Can Whippets Run Long Distances?

can whippets run long distances?

The sweet-faced, calm and friendly Whippet has become one of America’s favourite dogs. They have been described as a smaller Greyhound. Standing less than two feet at the shoulder, Whippets have the “inverted S” lines of the sighthound. A deep chest, trim waist, a lean head sitting on a long, arched neck – it’s a …

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Do Whippets Fart A Lot?

do whippets fart a lot?

Your whippet and mine are so friendly, rarely bark and are such cuddle bugs! A sentence like this is usually followed by the word but and this one sure is except it’s followed by the word butt! Usually out of that cute little butt comes something not quite so cute or fragrant. When your whippet …

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