Whippet Dog
INTRODUCTION
Whippet Dogs are Affectionate, Playful, and Calm they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 60. These breeds look like athletes and certainly perform like one. They are bred to capture small game also are protective of their homes and humans but bark at strangers that is why they make lovely companions and house pets. Whippet Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 51).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, Quiet, Friendly, Intelligent, Lively, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Whippets are extremely affectionate and playful
2- Whippets aren’t “barking” dogs but watchdogs
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Whippet Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brindle, White, Fawn, Blue, Red
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 58 - 79cm (25 - 31in)
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TAIL
Whippets and greyhounds, as well as other sight hounds use their tail as a rudder when they run
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WEIGHT
6.8 - 19 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 - 10 pups per litter, with the average being 6.1 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Italian Greyhound
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1891
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Whippets are gentle, non-aggressive and enjoy human companionship
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
