Whippet

gentle, affectionate, versatile

360,900

dogs in the archive

Welcome to the Whippet Breed Archive, a place for Whippet lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.

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Country of origin: Great Britain
Breed group: Sighthounds - Group 10 (FCI); Hound Group (AKC, KC)

Size: small/medium
Coat: short, smooth
Colour: any colour
Life expectancy: 12-15 years

Gentle, affectionate, adaptable and even-tempered with an elegant appearance but with a strong prey drive.

Whippets are the fastest dog of their weight, capable of reaching speeds up to 56 km/h (35 mph).

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360,955

pedigrees

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Thanks to the Breed Archive we know more about the past than we ever did — even when the events recorded were actually taking place!

Bo Bengtson - author and Whippet expert, USA

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