Best dogs ever. 💕

we have a beautiful whippet, he has the perfect temperament and we love him dearly

I have 3 and love them! Great companions, loving and quiet.

As a long time owner of Whippets (up to 4 at a time) it grieves me to hear people say they are a sighthound, they are much more than that. This takes away the other exceptional qualities they have. Countless times in wooded areas I have seen them scent the air to detect the presence of something. Their ears start to work like radar aerials and despite background noises (a stream, rustling leaves etc.) they home in on the location until their sight finds the bird/animal. Don't sell them short by saying they are just sighthounds.

Had lots of different breeds mostly cross but also had black lab. Got a lurcher rescue 10 years ago and was hooked. Got my 1st pedigree whippet in Jan. Crazy fantastic loving lazy mad as a hatter vocal.......love him.

My grandmother had one. Grey miss her very much

Their coats look smooth like velvet. I’d love one. 👍👍

We recently got a whippet, he's so intelligent and so loving, deffo needs a lot of work as a pupy but he picks things up so quick, this breed are so gentle and cute 😁

I’ve been thinking of getting a Whippet puppy as my next dog. After viewing this video I definitely want one. My last hound was a Basenji but Whippets look just as appealing.

I've had whippets for 20 years and i've always had them off the lead. They follow me just fine and don't suddenly run off like a Saluki i've had. So many videos make it sound like you can't let them off the lead and I really don't think this is true. My absolute favourite breed out of all the other breeds. People stop and video my whippets when they run around because they're so amazing to watch.

Excellent review..right on every point

Love whippets…soft, sweet en silent, and gentle for kids, strangers and visitors. I do have 2 Italian Greyhounds also, but a whippet is so much more easy to handle for me and other dogs ❤

Very good video Thank you

I have a older shelter rescue that I think is a whippet-Labrador mix (aka Whipador). She’s great! Sort of a whippet built to Lab specifications - an off road Whippet.

I have a five month old whippet puppy and he has been so great. So easy as puppies go and he’s smart and sassy but also snuggly and goofy and I adore him

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I need to disagree with some parts of the video. Especially the way she holds the show leash. I got a show whippet of my own and would never dare to pull his head up like that, because there is a risk of hurting their throat. I would also recomend show leashes that aren't so thin but wider around the throat. Another fun fact is that with a little bit of training, treats and words like 'where's the cat' can help to keep the dogs head up in the perfect way while the leash is just hanging loosely. Next thing is that whippets NEED exercise! Of course they are couch potatoes but they still need their daily sprint or else you don't own a happy dog! (Or a sprint all few days but then a few ones in a row) It is in their blood to run, not long distances but short distances in full speed so that they can stretch their bodies out completly. Of course it would be good to have a safe location with a fence around it to keep your whippet from running after a deer or hare but if you understand when and where those wild animals are and understand the body language of the whippet then of course you can let them run free. And even if they run off after a hare don't panic. Keep calm and go after them. Also don't scold them to hard for this because it's simply in their blood. For example my male (now 6 years old) killed his first hare when he was only 6 months old. Yes, with 'first' i mean that this wasn't his last hare. Another recommendation to those who want to get a whippet is to brace themselves for a second dog. I to be honest think that keeping a whippet alone at home, even if he/she can play with the neighbours dogs, is not such a good idea. It's always good to have a second dog. Or even better a second whippet. That way they don't feel alone if you go out shopping or something like that and they can also put their energy into playing around with their friend. I got three whippets and even tho the oldest is already twelve she still runs in full speed after my male, litterly playing tag with him. That way you can let them sprint around together. Another thing is to NOT use toys which are attached to a fishing rod!!!!!! It only makes the whippet go crazy over moving ground objects and the risk of it running after a hare later on gets even higher! I would generally recomment to not use toys outside. For playing you got your second dog or simply let them dig for mice. Don't scold them when they catch a mouse and eat it, just leave them be except you know that the mouse might have eaten poison from a near by field (ask local farmers when they use their poison against mice and rats). I know it's gross to hear the sound of bones cracking but bear with it. That way your whippet had a positiv ending. If you take the mouse away from the dog, he or she might get frustated and will only try to either get it back or get another one. And one day the dog might even stay out of your reach cause he or she is scared that you might take their prey away. Also when it is raining outside or it's windy and your dog doesn't want to go outside JUST GO OUTSIDE. YOU decide when to go outside, not the dog. Just put a rain coat on your fast friend and go on a walk. After a few meters they will be glad to be outside belive me. And if you got more than one whippet they will most likely go crazy and play around outside and inside after a walk when their fut is a bit wet. Also it would be good to go outdide with them EVERY SINGLE DAY. Generally with EVERY DOG no matter what weather. Ok if it's raining like crazy or a big storm then just go out in the calm phases or just stay inside. Also only 30 minutes is way to less for them. For nearly every dog it is to less. No matter if the dog is big or small they all need a good walk! For a whippet, like i said before, it would be really good if they can sprint and let their whole energy out. Not only that but also their pee and poop. Even if you got a garden dogs still want to leave their marks outside. So far i've noticed to dogs pee more often when they are out on walks than when they are in the garden. Even better is when they don't know the route you are walking them because then it's even more interesting for them due to all the new scents. I'm not saying that you should take a new route every day but that you should switch them up. Don't always walk the same route. Have like atleast two to five different routes and switch them up. I for example got atleast 10 different routes i can walk and often switch them up or simply walk a completly new one. And now to the breeders... If you want a whippet get them from a good breeder where you know that they are completly healthy! Best would be when the breeder already teaches the pups about cars, walking sticks, other animals such as dogs, cats, horses etc. Stuff like wheelchairs and strollers should be included in this training too. The earlier the pup get's used to these things the better. I could keep on talking like this but that will take to long and my phone has already a pretty hard time to keep up with my fingers so i will stop here now. I hope this was a bit helpful and if i got any typos or grammer mistakes or what ever then i'm sorry but my mother language is not english. Thanks for understand and have a nice day with your friend(s) on four paws!

Great video

I have one Whippet, he is about to be 2 years in the month of July..And he is absolutely adorable.

I am watching all your videos thinking to replace Canoe my beloved Whippet that I lost tragededly attacked by a nasty Pitbull that was preparing a trap and in a fraction of a second 80 pounds of a monster running broke my sweety friend ribs damaging her liver.

I love Whippets and also Greyhounds both make superb and beautifully natured and ideal family pets and are very gentle and loving I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to own a dog I myself have a Greyhound bitch an ex racing dog I live alone and she's my constant companion who I am very deeply attached to thank you for producing and showing this excellent video which I have enjoyed watching please keep up with your great work

Whippets can handle long walks and runs. Yes, they like to chill out, but they do appreciate time out exploring (apart from when it is raining, which they hate). I agree with the comment about cuts and bites. They do have thin skin, and you definitely will end up using your pet insurance, but in every other way a wonderful, loving dog that is so safe with children and is the perfect friend and companion.

I always loved german shepherds, but I really want to adopt a Whippet!

They are absolutely amazing I wish I can find one, they are so rare in Canada Sweetest faces

We had a whippet in the 1980's. It was always squeaking.

So glad I found this video, really enjoyed watching it. I'm thinking of getting a whippet, BUT,,, as an asthma sufferer I wonder if they will be suitable or not ???

PROS completely loving Snuggle bug Doesn’t stink or slober Obedient (if u train it well), doesn’t chew up ur shit as an adult Can walk off lead (if trained well) Only need 30mins of intense sprinting on a field Very easy going Not to big Barley shed (super soft) Non aggressive (good with kids) CONS Can have separation anxiety (cause they love u so much) Not great in the cold No health issues, except maybe knee issues when they’re old (heal easy) Don’t know where they stand on the food chain with little dogs (can get nervous) Not the biggest eaters EXCEPT for human food 😂

Love my Whippet/Lab mix.

It’s good to hear the lady saying ‘they fit into any family or domestic situation’... we’d love a whippet but have a small parrot and my dads cat to stay/possibly need to move in at some point. I wonder about doing the Socialization of the cat at his house first a couple of times a week perhaps? - if anyone has had cat success, let me know please! - also if our puppy came to us slightly older than 8 weeks should this still be do-able training? Thanks

For heart murmurs, use hawthorn leaf, stem, flower and berry extract. It strengthens the muscle of the heart and stops the night coughing bringing up fluid. I had a super little whippy with a murmur from young, i gave him just 1 hawthorn extract tablet 500mg daily for life. No issues unless I'd run out and post took longer, and he did start to cough after a few days without, which proved that the hawthorn worked. Great for people with same issues. I won't have any other dog. They are utterly adorable and wonderful family members. Very noble dogs. I have 2 siblings this time. I agree with all that's said on this video.

I would like to adopt a pair of whippets.

That heart exploding moment w tears in my eyes n a choked chuckle is priceless ... you guys are angels 😭❤ 2:57

When our whippet-husky mix is not rolling around in a pile of dung, she's rolling herself on a rotting carcass. I love letting her off the leash on hikes in the countryside so she can burn off some of that energy, but she comes home smelling bad or worse.

Don't you need someone to mind all those beautiful creatures living where you breed them?

I have an amazing whippet cross DINGO here in Australia Never had a leash and kills every FERAL cat it sees. Most beautifull canine I have ever had

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Will they try and go off and hunt larger animals such as sheep, foxes, deer etc? I am always in the countryside and want to let the whippet off lead, but dont want it going off to try and get into sheep fields etc. Thanks

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33 to 35 mhp not sure what lines to you have but mine have clocked in at 40mhp

Where can I find this dog in south Africa I'm in Durban

The video recommends whippets to just about anyone, which doesn't feel quite right. They have the gentle, delicate side and separation anxiety, so they do need a safe and quiet spot (which isn't always a given in all households), and shouldn't be left alone for too long. So, for example, if you have loud, rambunctious toddlers or dogs, or if you live alone and go to work, there are better choices. They also need clothes when it gets cold, and more dental care than most breeds (brushing their teeth every one or two weeks for example). Which is no big deal, they're definitely easier dogs than most but every breed has their quirks and no dog is zero maintenance.

Does the whippet shed?I had a whippet Dalmation mix that shed tremendously but I think that was the Dalmatian that caused the shedding.

Is there skin fragile like greys? Do they need special feed, like non grain?

Any good breeders in Hants, Wilts area?

What brand of food do you recommend for puppy whippets and adults

My name is chaim yosef ben dov. I live in Haifa. There is a dog park nearby. I would like take them on walks to begin with. I do not have kids. I would like to dog parks. Maybe, I work with a rescue league to adopt a pair. I would take them to local vet to help me work with the dogs.

Mine is Not very good with children he actually find some quite intimidating

I hav a whippet called noodle

please tell me where did you get this dog love it how much price

..HI!!!!can they protect family members????

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The only dog that's more at home on a couch has much has on the field

They need more than 30 minutes a day!

That retractable lead thing is rubbish my 9 month old whippet walks fine and we use areally long lead to run on a field

The ‘Kennel Club Accredited’ dog trainer doesn’t know what she’s talking about. My whippets are off the lead most of the time when we’re out walking. No need to rent a secure paddock!!

Good pig hunting dogs

Saying that excercising your dog makes it have "too much muscle which constricts bone structure" is one of the most nonsense things I've ever heard in my whole life. Get her off this video she shouldn't be offering advice of any sort to anyone

Rescues only..never buy from breeders