All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Whippet
Whippets are a medium-size dog averaging in weight from 15 to 30 lb (6.8–14 kg), with height (under the FCI standard) of 18.5 - 20 inches (47 - 51 cm) for males and 17.5–18.5 inches (44–47 cm) for females. Whippets tend to be somewhat larger in the United States and Canada with their population in show, coursing and some race whippets required to be within the AKC standard of 18.5 to 22.5 inches (47 to 57 cm) for males, and 17.5 to 21.5 inches (44 to 55 cm) for females. Because colour is considered immaterial in judging Whippets, they come in a wide variety of colours and marking patterns, everything from solid black to solid white, with red, fawn, brindle, blue, or cream. All manner of spots and blazes and patches are seen, sometimes all in the same litter.
Whippet Training
The Whippet is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.
Whippet Shedding
The Whippet sheds practically no hair at all. You'll virtually never find a hair in your home!
Whippet Grooming
His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally.