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If you are looking for a dog that is affectionate , tame , entertainment , keeps himself clean , and performs very expediently upon the track and/or in the evince ring at the same time , then the Whippet is the perfect dog to add to your family. He is an excellent watchdog , good with children , and looks extremely elegant , which also makes him a fine evince dog. He displays a peaceful temperament , even though he can be somewhat nervous when taken to unusual places.

Size: The ideal height for the manful Whippet is 18 ½ in and the ideal height for the womanish Whippet is 17 ½ in.

History and origin: By looking at the Whippet , it is quite unmistakable that the Greyhound accounts for half of this breed’s make-up. However , there is a altercation as to whether he was crossed with a Terrier , a Pharaoh Hound , or galore other imported hound. The Whippet has been widely known and frequent in Britain since the found of the century and was exhibited at Crufts as aboriginal as 1897. Five years latter , the breed was recognized by the British Kennel Club. This breed is also frequent in the United States , where the frequent allows for a slightly larger dog. Other than a big coadjutor and a frequent evince contender , this breed is also designed for racing and coursing , in which he does extremely expediently.

Feeding: Recommended feeding for the Whippet is ½ -1 can (13.3oz size) of high-quality meat product with biscuit further in equivalent piece by volume or 1 ½ cupfuls of arid food.

Exercise: This breed is one of the fastest dogs that exist nowadays. He is a racer , capable of running at 35-40 miles an hour. He can easily adapt to apartment living as long as he gets plenty of vigorous exercise.

Health care: Despite his delicate aspect , the Whippet is a robust and healthy dog. He needs to be kept indoors and kept out of draughts.

Grooming: This breed generally requires minimal grooming , but the tail generally needs to be tidied up when performing in the evince ring. His teeth should be scaled regularly and his nails poverty steady clipping.