Whippet for Sale

About Whippet

Whippets have slim bodies, tiny waists, deep chests, and graceful legs. These canines do well in agility, racing, and fly-ball competitions. Whippets are elegant breeds that belong to the sighthound family. They have a high speed of 56 km/h because of their slender and streamlined bodies. They can change their directions at ease when pursuing prey.

Whippets originated in Northern England around the Middle Ages. They became the most popular breeds in the UK by the year 2000. They are loving, easy to groom, and neat dogs.

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General Facts  about Whippets

• Suitability – Active families, single pet households
• Personality – Gentle, affectionate, caring, active, sensitive, competitive when hunting, adaptable, calm
• Life expectancy – 12-15 years
• Litter size – 4-8 puppies
• Coat – Short black, white, red, blue, fawn, and sometimes cream-colored coats. It has a mixture of spots, patches, and stripes.
• Breed size – It's a medium size, 11-21kg, and a height of 47-56cm
• Appearance – Medium-sized, slender bodies. They have a height of 18-22 inches and a weight of 25-40 pounds. They have large, dark eyes. The ears are rose-shaped with a fold.

What are the Living Needs of Whippets?

• The ideal place for a whippet is a secure fenced yard.
• Can live in apartments if you offer plenty of outdoor exercises
• Best with kids and seniors
• Away from small pets because they excite their prey drive
• Areas with warm weather because they tolerate warmth more than cold. In case you are in chilly areas, keep them warm
• Suitable for all families that meet their living needs

Exercise Needs for Whippets

Engage the Whippets for at least 1-2 hours of exercise for better stimulation. You can select various activities, such as daily walks and running in a safe yard. These physical activities shouldn’t be strenuous to your pet; you should watch out when the canine gets tired. Also, the activities should match its age, energy, and health.  

For the Whippet puppies, they should have short exercise sessions of around 15-30 minutes. Puppies can have indoor activities while observing safety, short walks, and puzzle games. You can adjust their exercise schedule as they grow older and the bone strengthens.

What Do Whippets Eat?

Give your Whippet a healthy and nutritious meal. An adult Whippet can survive on 1.5 cups of food daily. You can distribute this food into two meals. The diet should be high quality and appropriate for a certain age, size, and activity level.

Monitor your dog's meals to avoid overfeeding and prevent obesity. You should also give treats in moderation to avoid extra weight gain.

The Whippets meal should have meat proteins, vitamins, minerals, omega fats, fiber, and carbohydrates. You can use carbohydrates from rice, sweet potatoes, and peas. Prebiotic fibers such as beet pulp or chicory root are essential for better digestion.

The nutrient breakdown should be as follows:

• Proteins – Whole meats such as fish, poultry, beef, salmon, chicken
• Fats – Linoleic acid, Omega-6, Omega-3
• Carbohydrates – Starches, sugars, fiber
• Minerals – Zinc, calcium, iron, selenium, iron
• Vitamins – A, D, K, B12, C, and E

Training for Whippets

Whippet is an intelligent dog with a hunting background. These dogs are best at taking instructions and learning various tricks. Though they are independent, these dogs do well in obedience training. Therefore, it requires lots of experience and firmness to train this canine.

The most outstanding trait is that this pup learns quickly and excels in dog sports. It does well in agile courses due to its speed and sleek body. If you want other different breeds with a high racing speed, consider Saluki and Dalmatian.

Which Health Problems Affect Whippets?

Whippet is a pure breed that suffers from several health issues. Some of the common health conditions that affect this breed are:

• Deafness
• Anesthesia Sensitivity
• Von Willebrand’s disease
• Heart – mitral valve issue
• Hormonal – hypothyroidism
• Eye infection – cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy
• Drug sensitivity – Whippets have a higher sensitivity to anesthesia
• Skin lacerations and susceptibility to cuts

 How Should You Groom Your Whippet?

These canines have a smooth, short coat that requires less coat care. Brushing should be done once or twice a week with a  soft brush to comb the hair and remove the loose ones. This breed also tends to be neat with less odor, so bathing is done occasionally. You can also consider rubbing their bodies with a damp towel instead of bathing them.

You should regularly maintain oral hygiene by brushing your pet’s teeth daily. Additionally, check the ears for infections or abnormalities and remove dirt and accumulated wax.

Whippets Price and Where to Find Whippets for Sale

The average Whippets price can range from $800 - $3500. Whippet’s price varies depending on the dog’s lineage, breeder’s location, and availability of puppies. You can find Whippet puppies on our site from rescue centers and breeders. So, check out the ads above for rescue Whippets for sale or Whippet for sale near me.

Whippets Frequently Asked Questions

1. How Long Does it Take for Whippets to Calm Down?

Whippets usually have bursts of energy, especially when young, but they calm down as they mature. Most Whippets chill out at around 1.5-2 years old. So, learn how to handle the zoomy trend in your dog. If you don't like this energy bursts, it's best to avoid some breeds like Belgian Malinois.

2. Do Whippets Need A lot of Attention?

Whippets aren’t attention seekers and can be left alone without any issues. However, if they are in a home with kids playing around, they can be anxious and lose their cool.

3. Do Whippets Need A lot of Mental Stimulation?

Whippets are active and energetic dogs, especially when young. Thus, these canines require more mental and physical stimulation to remain happy and fit.

4. What is the Difference Between a Whippet and an Italian Greyhound?

Whippet and Italian Greyhound have similar characteristics, like short coats, graceful bodies, and similar faces. Despite all the similarities, Whippets have a more petite body than Italian Greyhound. If Whippets fascinates you, view the above ads for Whippet puppy for sale or Whippets puppies for sale.

5. Which Breeds Result to Whippet?

Whippet dog is developed from Terriers and small English Greyhounds. Italian Greyhounds were later developed to become the perplexing Whippet breed.

On a Final Note

Whippet is among the topmost agility, obedience, and dog sports performers. It's a calm, loving, and active breed that can stay alone at home. This pooch calls for a pet parent with an active lifestyle and exposure to advanced training.

If you like outdoor activities, have the best training skills, and can meet Whippet's living needs, you are the ideal owner. Scan through the above for adult Whippets for sale or Whippet puppies for sale near me for young dogs.