The Whippet is a medium-sized dog breed with a slender, athletic build and a short, smooth coat that is typically blue, red, or fawn in color. They are known for their speed, grace, and agility, and were originally bred to hunt small game, such as rabbits, by sight.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 11–18 kg · Female 11–18 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 48–56 cm · Female 46–53 cm
- Origin
- 19th century · United Kingdom
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- any color or markings
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Snap dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day