Whippet Gifts and Merchandise

The Whippet is a medium sized dog that is a member of the sighthound family. Whippets were bred to hunt by sight, coursing game in open areas at high speeds. One can find numerous representations of small greyhound-like hounds in art dating back to Roman times but the first written English use of the word "whippet" with regard to a type of dog was in 1610 They average from 25 to 40 pounds in weight and a height of 18.5-22.5 inches for dogs and 17.5 -21.5 inches for bitches. Whippets come in a wide variety of colors. Their temperament is generally quiet and gentle dogs, and may be content to spend much of the day resting. Although especially attached to their owners, they are friendly to visitors. They are not prone to snapping, so they are good with young children. Because of their friendly nature Whippets have been used in aged care facilities. They may bark when strangers arrive but are not suited to being guard dogs.

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