Is the Whippet the right breed for you? Learn more about the Whippet including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

The Whippet is a British breed of medium-sized dog of the sighthound type, related to the larger Greyhound and the smaller Italian Greyhound. Aside from size differences, the Whippet closely resembles these two breeds and is sometimes referred to as the "miniature Greyhound" or, colloquially, as "the poor man's racehorse."

2022年2月21日 · The whippet is a dog breed quite similar to the greyhound, though smaller in size. They can run as fast as 35 miles per hour, making the whippet the fastest dog breed of its size. This sighthound is also known for its alert, friendly, and playful demeanor.

The whippet is the unrivaled sprinter of the dog world, able to make hairpin turns at high speed. This ability has not only made it the most popular breed competing in the sport of lure-coursing, but it also launched one whippet to fame and eventually started a new canine sport.

2024年9月12日 · Whippets are a British, medium-sized dog breed and a type of sighthound. They are highly intelligent dogs known for their lightning-fast speed and elegant appearance. Although Whippets...

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2021年10月10日 · What Is A Whippet Dog? The whippet is a small-medium sized dog that is from the sighthound family. This means that he is a dog breed that was originally meant for chasing down prey, with their speed and sight, which is what they were originally bred for.

2024年8月10日 · Often called the "Goldilocks" of dog breeds, they're mid-sized dogs with few grooming requirements, average exercise needs, and an easygoing temperament. Whippets are tall but slim dogs: Males are 19–22 inches tall, while females measure 18–21 inches, according to the breed standard.

2024年3月21日 · The Whippets are a medium-sized British breed, one of the significant members of the sighthound family known for their magnificent speed. Their physical appearance is as unique as their disposition, epitomizing gentleness, elegance, and sophistication.

2021年1月21日 · The whippet is a sleek and slender dog, but don’t let their fragile look fool you. Although they move with elegance and grace, they are more muscular than you might think. Although whippets have what look like thin legs, they are incredibly strong and powerful.