The Whippet is a British dog breed of medium size. They are a sighthound breed that originated in England, where they descended from the Greyhound. Whippets today still strongly resemble a smaller Greyhound. Part of the hound group, Whippets have relatively few health problems other than arrhythmia.
Breed Overview
Type:
Hound DogsOrigin:
EnglandWeight:
About 18.0 to 48.0 (pounds)Length:
About 18.0 to 22.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 12.0 to 15.0 (years)Fur Color:
Black, White, Brindle, Fawn, Blue, RedFriendly:
Trainability:
Shedding Level:
