Today’s whippets originate in Victorian England, as do almost all modern dog breeds. At that time, dog racing and hunting for rabbits and hares were two very popular and interesting activities. One hypothesis about the creation of the whippet is that the working class and lower society, especially the miners, they can’t afford big greyhoundswhich requires more space and more food, so they developed a “mini greyhound” that has the same capabilities as its larger sibling and is more manageable and affordable.
However, this is not completely clear because artistic representation abounds with small dogs that look a lot like whippets since medieval times, and the first time the term whippet associated with a dog breed appears in writing, is from 1610, which may mean that prototypes of a smaller version of the greyhound existed long before that. Like that, and during the nineteenth century, the whippet was known as the “poor man’s greyhound” and the sport of dog racing with them became as popular as foam, which attracted the whole country’s interest in the “new” breed of running, which reached 56 kilometers per hour.
Whipet became a show type in 1876 and in 1899 the first to be registered Whipet Club in England. This sparked another wave of interest in his home country and whippet litter doubled in a year. Because it is also shared with almost all dog breeds, two world wars dealt a heavy blow its population and specimens decreased drastically, until when the 21st century arrived, its demand and popularity grew again.
Whippets recognize a wide variety of colors and patterns, as can be consulted in their standards International Federation of Sinologyexcept blackbird or merlefashion trends achieved through designer breeds and crosses that are not allowed.
Regular exercise, less barking and calm at home
Scout dogs, as a whole, are a group of dogs that usually show affectionate, lively and fun personality in a home setting, and the whippet adheres to this rule. Therefore, this is considered a race very suitable for living with childrenthose who ‘hold’ the rhythm and coexist with other animals, those who can help you stay active because of their playful nature.
However, whippet may be shy and quiet around strangers and are less likely to be harassed or touched by people outside their family circle. They need daily activities to stay fit and your physical maintenance is very low thanks to her short hair, only need to check ear cleaning and nail trimming if necessary. In terms of health, it is a naturally healthy breed that does not show any congenital disease from medical considerations.
For more information and to contact authorized breeders working under animal welfare regulations, you can visit Spanish club of Afghan greyhounds, salukis and other foreign surveillance dogscollaborator from Royal Canine Society of Spain. As usual, we suggest that responsible adoption be rewarded when introducing a dog into the house, such as Chispa, broadcast through the group SOS Perros: Adoption, shelter, rescue (Spain)which is in Cádiz but can travel.
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