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Houndmedium🌍 Englandracing and coursing hound
Whippet
Gentle, amiable, quick, affectionate
Popularity
769
Medium sighthound built for rabbit coursing; affectionate, clean, and loves sprint play.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
short, close, smooth and firm
Colors
brindle, fawn, blue, black, white, various
Male height
19–22 in
Female height
18–21 in
Male weight
25–40 lb
Female weight
20–35 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
1
Prey drive
5
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
