Pedigree whippets are one of the most popular breeds in this country. They’re known for their lean, muscular build; symmetrical head; and charming personality. Whippets are considered to be a “type” rather than a breed. This means that they can vary widely in appearance – some whippets look like greyhounds (long, thin noses), whilst some …
The growing popularity of whippet mixes means that there are regularly new breeds and ‘designer dog’ mixes popping up. The whippet bull greyhound is one such cross-breed, and it is becoming more and more well known as a result of being featured in the news from time to time. So what exactly is a whippet …
Whippets are up there with the fastest dogs in the world, and because of this, they are wanted in everything from racing to hunting. But, what makes them so fast? We are going to take a look at the full picture today when it comes to whippet speed. From their anatomy to genetics and even …
Taking your whippet to the vet is often a stressful experience for both your dog and yourself. And while the situation is often stressful, it’s important to use common sense during these situations. If you think something could go wrong or just seems off, then it probably will. One of the biggest fears for any …
In this post we go through how to get a shy whippet to warm to you, to help you build an unbreakable bond with your new pooch. If you’re a recent whippet owner, or maybe there’s a new whippet in your life, but your new pet is a shy one, you’re probably wondering how to …
The whippet is becoming an increasingly popular breed of dog across the globe. But why are they so popular? Well, firstly let’s take a more in-depth look at the breed, and then we’ll cover some good information that will hopefully help you on your journey to learning about this amazing dog breed! In this post, …
I love camping, in fact, I prefer it to caravanning in some cases. It might have something to do with being in the great outdoors rather than a small metal box on wheels, or perhaps it’s because you don’t have to worry about where you are going to park when your journey is over for …
Whippets are incredibly social dogs, they love to be in the company of their owner as well as other dogs. When it comes to choosing a second dog, it can be tricky to know where to turn, should you get another whippet? Or maybe something different? In this post we answer, what are the best …
You’re a whippet owner. You love your whippet. However, lately, your whippet has been having a lot of problems with its eyes. This scratching and rubbing is getting out of control! What do you do? Well, this could be a scary situation if your pet doesn’t receive the proper care it deserves. That’s why in …
When it comes to socialising your puppy, it’s easy to become confused and panicked as you may not know where to start. In this post, we show you exactly how to socialise a whippet puppy so that they grow up to be friendly, happy dogs that are comfortable around other dogs and people. This is …