Whippet
Weight
11-22 kg
Height
47-56 cm shoulder height
Lifespan
12-15 years
Character & traits
Energy
4
Affection
5
Playfulness
4
Watchfulness
3
With children
5
With other dogs
5
With strangers
4
Trainability
3
For beginners
4
Shedding
1
Drooling
1
Practical
- Exercise per day
- about 1.5 hours
- Max alone
- 4 hours
- Garden needed
- No
- Apartment
- Less suitable
- Insurance
- $45–$70/mo
- Food
- $50–$75/mo
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What Whippet owners typically need
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Food
All-round dog food
Balanced nutrition for medium-sized dogs with average energy needs.
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Accessories
Sturdy harness
High-energy dogs pull more. A good harness gives you control without pressure on the throat.
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Grooming
Nail clipper
Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.
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