Mary Allen
Whippets are not farm dogs and should live indoors with their humans. Whippets can develop a fear of loss and show destructive behavior when this happens. It’s important to spend time with your whippet and give him the freedom to follow you from room to room, curl up at your feet, or even better, join you on the couch.
Although whippets do very well in multi-dog households, there have been cases where whippets have attacked and killed cats. There are whippets that live in peace with cats and other small, furry domestic animals as well, but these dogs were socialized with this animal from a very young age. If you have other small pets in addition to your dog, please note that the Whippet could chase them – or even hurt them – if not properly socialized and trained.
Whippets make great companions for children. Nevertheless, it is important to teach your child how to handle dogs correctly and never leave them alone with any breed of dog.
Whippets catch a cold easily. Buy a sweater or coat for your whippet if it’s cold, wet, or snowy outside.
To get a healthy dog, never buy a dog from a backyard breeder, a mass breeder, or a pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests their breeding dogs to make sure they don’t have any genetic diseases that could be passed on to the puppies and that they have solid temperaments.
Below you will find the 10 best Whippet dog tattoos:
