Whippet

The Whippet is a quiet, gentle, medium sized dog that epitomizes elegance and grace. Whippets were originally bred for hunting and their lean fit body is a testament to their capabilities. The Whippet is the fastest domesticated animal in its weight class and they have been clocked at speeds as high as 35 m.m.p.h. Their natural ability to outrun most animals is because they are actually miniature English Greyhound dogs.

When you watch the Whippet during a race, they are focused and intent on winning but when they are at home with their master, they at peace with being quiet and attentive. The Whippet became a member of the Kennel Club UK in 1891 even though it was know as the poor mans race horse. Massachusetts is the first American State that had Whippets as pets, they were brought in by the English mill operators.http://www.akc.org/breeds/whippet/index.cfm

Whippets are typically very friendly dogs. They are calm, reserved, and willing to approach strangers without much apprehension. Their gentle behavior makes them properly suited as therapy dogs for the people in hospitals, their natural beauty and graceful appearance is also a plus.

Whippets are not meant to be kept outside in the cold, wind and rain. They are better suited to live indoors with the rest of the family, due to their thin coats which do not provide much warmth against the cold and the rain can soak al the way down to their skin. They can also form strong attachments to people and do not like being apart from their owners.http://www.akc.org/breeds/whippet/index.cfm

Although Whippets spend a lot of time sleeping and resting, they are highly athletic dogs that can participate in various activities. It is also important that Whippets receive a proper amount of exercise to maintain good health. You can take then for long walks around the neighborhood and you can let the rund and play in a dog park on a very regular basis.Onyxxwhippets.com: Whippet Information

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