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Whippet
A.K.A. :English Whippe, t Snap dog
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
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Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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| Overview: | The Whippet is a very fast dog, reaching 35 miles per hour at full speed. Despite this, they are fully capable of being quiet and well-mannered indoor pets. |
| Breed Group: | Hound |
| Weight (lbs): | 20-40 |
| Height (in): | male: 19-22, female: 18-21 |
| Colors: | Immaterial. |
| Coat: | Short, close, smooth and firm in texture. |
| Character: | Whippets are affectionate, peaceful, and intelligent dogs that are great with children. |
| Temperament: | This breed is good with children, but they do not like strangers. They cannot suppress the urge to chase anything that moves quickly, so they are should be monitored around the family cat. |
| Care: | The Whippet requires occasional brushing to remove dead hairs. The teeth should be checked often to prevent tartar buildup and the claws must be kept trimmed. |
| Training: | This breed requires variety of activity during training. With the right approach, this dog will respond fairly well, though he may never be perfectly obedient. |
| Activity: | The Whippet is a small Greyhound, so he's built to race and hunt. A lot of exercise is required. |
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Health Issue: | This breed is prone to stomach upset and skin problems. Sensitive to anesthesia. |
| Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
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Kyra - Whippet Dog For Adoption
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Kyra
Whippet
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 04/09/2025
Dog Breed: Whippet. Kyra is a beautiful girl who we welcomed from China as she has been rescued from the meat trade. She has been in a kennel there since Covid waiting to come to...
Destiny - Whippet Dog For Adoption
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Destiny
Whippet
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 04/09/2025
Dog Breed: Whippet. We recently welcomed Destiny along with two other dogs from the China meat trade. We are happy to have Destiny in our family where she can enjoy home life....
Foxy - Whippet Dog For Adoption
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Foxy
Whippet
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 03/19/2025
Dog Breed: Whippet. We recently welcomed Foxy who is a meat trade survivor from China. Foxy is 3 1/2 years old and weighs about 30 pounds. She is a whippet mix. She timid at first...
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