introduces temperament of the Whippet.

Overview

Roots of the Whippet is believed 150 years ago , and various terrier greyhound small , and it was created by mating Italian greyhound from now . The origin of the name of Whippet ( dog whip ) is coming from that it looked like a running horse running posture has been whipped . This dog is called a snap Dog In the beginning , and keep track of the rabbit , it was used in the competition of the mousetrap . Then , from the Whippet runs very fast in the UK , it was used as a race dog track of about 18m straight line . For this reason , from the ash of the miners Yorkshire and Lancashire in the UK was also that it was nicknamed the " racehorse of the poor " . However, in recent years , greyhound is to be used for the dog race , Whippet has not been active mostly in the race . If it is kept as family dog is often present .

Characteristics

The size of the half almost greyhound, a figure of sleek and slender. Back is low but backward drew an arch, and powerful. Chest width is narrow, but there is a deep chest, abdomen is tightened, I have rolled up. Waist rounded ass are inclined round fairly. Ear and held by lay backward, to semi-upright when nervous. In addition, the lay suddenly when you run. Shiny short and smooth coat.

Temperament

In a calm quiet personality, also intelligent. It can be said that the apartment even easy to tame at Home, and ideal as a family dog or guard dog,. Because there is not the thing you do not or barking or crying in vain, to impose, this dog elegant elegance is also suitable for domestic interior. Because it is apparent as strong rather than delicate, it can easily take care. However, because the coat very short, it must be careful enough in the cold.

Color

Gray, Tan, foreign, brindle and white. It is color in other places too.

How to Care & How to Train

Do not need little care for coat. It may be the extent to massage the body with a wet cloth from time to time. Is carried out according to need bathing. When you have finished washing, that you wipe until dry with a towel.

Exercise

The momentum, twice a day at least need the motion of wearing the lead. Once you have discipline not to chase other animals since I was a young dog, it's to the movement running free at the place where Hanaseru lead also good.

Disease to be careful

Cataract, crystal dislocation, pan-progressive retinal atrophy, cleft palate, skin disease

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Cleft palate

Inspection want to

None