Sighthound · United Kingdom
Whippet
A sofa dog with a sprinter's body. Quiet, affectionate and remarkably easy to live with.
- They usually live
- 12–15 years
- Roughly, per year
- €1000–1700
What people love about them
- Calm and undemanding at home
- Almost no grooming
- Two short sprints a day is enough
- Gentle and quiet
A few things worth thinking about
- Chases anything that runs
- Needs fenced space for off-lead time
- Feels the cold — coats and blankets
- Thin skin tears easily
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.