Whippet History
The Whippet is an average sized sight hound, originating from the Greyhound breed.
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Origin
Dogs similar to Whippets are depicted on ancient artefacts and in 12th and 13th century works of art but it is believed that the Whippet of today originated in Britain around the middle of the 19th century.
Whippet Temperament
Affectionate, gentle, and sweet, the Whippet is an adaptable creature with an amiable attitude. These dogs are devoted pets and companions, and are fine with inexperienced owners as well as the more experienced.
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Dog Breed Group Hound Dogs Origin of Breed England, hunting dog.
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These dogs were bred to hunt by sight, coursing game in open areas at high speeds.
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First recognized in 1891, the Whippet was the poor man's racehorse and was popular in dog racing. Known as the fastest animal of its weight class, the Whippet can run at speeds of up to 37 m.p.h.
Whippet History
Whippets were developed in 19th century England from a mix of Greyhounds and Terriers. Because they were small and easy to keep, Whippets became popular with miners and other members of the working class.
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The Whippet is a medium sized sight hound breed. They are elegant, graceful and loving pets but will become a focused hunter when game is present.
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Whippets were bred to hunt by sight, chasing game in open areas at high speed.
Whippet Temperament
Whippets are generally quiet and gentle dogs, content to spend much of the day sleeping. They are not generally aggressive towards other animals, and although especially attached to their owners, they are friendly to visitors.
Whippet Dog Breed
The Whippet dog breed, originating in England during the 1700s, is interesting in that it was developed for both poaching small game and for sport.
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He may look delicate, but the Whippet is a superb athlete as well as a gentle companion.
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The Whippet was once considered the poor man’s greyhound. Today they are loyal dogs that are also used as show dogs. They make great pets, and are not as fragile as they appear.
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Whippets were bred to hunt by sight, coursing game in open areas at high speeds.
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Pet Info
Whippets are generally quiet and gentle dogs, content to spend much of the day sleeping.
Whippet Temperament
The Whippet is a sensitive animal, both mentally and physically. It cannot take harsh treatment or conditions. It can never be fully trained due to its independence streak.
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Whippets were originally bred by peasants to hunt rabbits. They were developed by crossing Greyhounds and other small dogs, possibly terriers. The breed’s name is a reference to the phrase “whip it' meaning to do something very quickly.
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breed of small, slender hound developed in England in the mid-18th cent. It stands between 18 and 22 in. (45.7-55.8 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 20 lb (9 kg).
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AKC Height: Ideally, dogs 19 to 22 inches; bitches, 18 to 21 inches. Color: Any color.
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FCI # 162, Origin: Great Britain, Group 10.3 Sighthounds.
Whippets can be expected to live from 12 to15 years. Low thyroid, skin disease (sebaceous adenitis) and heart problems can occur in some lines so ask the breeder for health certificates to certify these diseases aren't present.
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The Whippet looks like a Greyhound in miniature, and the Greyhound undoubtedly played a part in its make-up. It is uncertain whether the Pharaoh Hound, as seems likely, or some other imported hound or terrier, was the other half of the cross.
The Whippet was used for coursing and the ability to snap rabbits gave him the nickname “snapdog'. With the industrial revolution, farmers migrated to the cities and took their dogs with them.
The Whippet was bred some 150 years ago and comes from the Italian Greyhound and a small sized greyhound along with some terriers. It was originally called a snap dog and was used to hunt rabbits and as a ratter. Later it was used as a race dog.
The Whippet is a fast-running, robust, intelligent, and confident dog. This dog can run up to 35 miles per hour (56 kph) for short distances.
Coat: The Whippet has a short, tight, and smooth coat. Firm in texture, yet soft. Coat does not adapt well to colder climates so this breed needs a considerable amount of protection from cold weather.
Temperament: Whippets are amiable, friendly, gentle, but capable of great intensity during sporting pursuits. They may seem fragile, but they compete with tenacity during races.
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The Whippet was originally bred to pursue and capture small game.
Whippets are a quiet and intelligent breed, and do not bark unnecessarily.
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Often mistaken for a small Greyhound the Whippet is a breed all to its own. Slightly smaller and a little slower than the Greyhound the Whippet is a fine, loyal and playful companion.
Whippet sports
Whippets love to run, so racing is right up their alley
Whippets can participate in two types of racing: lure coursing and track racing.
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Longhaired Whippets have sweet, friendly personalities and enjoy spending time with people and other dogs (especially dogs of their own kind). They are affectionate and loving yet still maintain the typical dignified sighthound demeanor.
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Slender, athletic and gentle, this familiar small dog was originally developed in the 1800s for racing and coursing.
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Of British origin, this dog is slim and elegant. It adapts well to city life, and needs regular exercises to check its weight. The whippet is not aggressive, and can be friendly with children.
Whippet: These medium-sized hounds look like a miniature version of a greyhound. There thin muscular bodies allow it to attain great speed, power and balance without coarseness.
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Whippets are medium sized hounds belonging to the sight hound category. This means they are hunting dogs with remarkable visual ability. They resemble the greyhound.
whippet, breed of small, slender hound developed in England in the mid-18th cent. It stands between 18 and 22 in. (45.7-55.8 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 20 lb (9 kg).
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The Whippet is one of the most popular of the hunting dogs. A member of the sighthound class of hunting dogs, it is bred to hunt by sight.
2. Whippets are in Band E (this is because they have higher entries at shows). They would be issued a Stud Book number if they were placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in a Limit or an Open Class.
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All dogs with double coats shed, even Dobermans, Labradors, and Whippets. Those breeds with single coats that don`t shed, such as poodles and terriers, need clipping or constant brushing to keep their coats from matting.
Originally bred from a combination of local terriers with an outcross to whippets, this is a lean, racy and assertive terrier. Miners in the Rothbury area of Northumberland developed the breed sometime in the 18th century.
Occasional crosses to other breeds arguably included the whippet (for speed) and Dandie Dinmont terrier (for coat), but no documented evidence of such crosses exist, and some breed historians assert that such crosses were never made.
In America, the breeders crossed three different breeds such as the Beagle, Small Fox Terrier, and the Whippet to maintain some of the characteristics that they liked about these animals.
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Originally called the "Black and Tan," he was developed in the 19th century by John Hulme, a breeder who crossed a whippet with rat-hunting terrier to create a dog that would gamely chase and hunt small animals.
Some of the most popular are the Afghan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Borzoi, and Whippet. Others that also make fine pets include the American Foxhound, Greyhound, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Saluki, and the Scottish Deerhound.
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Its body shape is unusual for a terrier, being somewhat like a Greyhound or Whippet in construction, which enables it to gallop at great speed.
 See also: Greyhound, Smooth, Italian Greyhound, Manchester Terrier, Beagle
  
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