r/Whippets • • 12h ago

What’s your favorite place to take your whippet?

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48 Upvotes

It can be their favorite place or your favorite place. Rocket loves the dog park, especially when there are lots of dogs to run around with


r/Whippets • • 10h ago

When the realisation hits

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that your walk was actually a trip to the vet.


r/Whippets • • 1d ago

Loving this pink setup! Finally a lightweight muzzle that doesn't restrict a sighthound's movement

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r/Whippets • • 4d ago

What do you think is the biggest misconception about owning a Whippet?

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Maybe we put clothes on them in the winter for fashion?


r/Whippets • • 6d ago

He slank down so low he became one with the bed

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r/Whippets • • 6d ago

Such treat. Much focus.

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r/Whippets • • 6d ago

Whippet Wednesdays

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What’s going on with your whippets this week? Do you have a question to ask or a story to tell? Your weekly thread to discuss and share!


r/Whippets • • 6d ago

Tips - Excitable pup on walk

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My puppy (5 month old Whippet) loves people and loves to play with other dogs. He’s always on a lead in any public area.

However, he struggles to contain his excitement and will either try to jump up on people or stand on his hind legs, or he will lunge and pull at dogs because he wants to play.

He ruins it for himself a lot because if the other dog also wants to play/meet, then I will let it happen (with owners consent of course, I always warn them he is very excitable). But he usually gets too excited (bowing, jumping side to side, sometimes barking etc) which puts the other dog off.

Anyone got any tips of how to deal with this? How do I encourage calm meets and play? How do I stop him trying to jump up on people passing by?


r/Whippets • • 7d ago

Here’s one of my whippet models

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r/Whippets • • 7d ago

Do whippets have the most expressive ears of any dog?!

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I’ve got a 15 week old pup (first whippet) and the multitude of ear positions never cease to amaze me! 😍


r/Whippets • • 8d ago

Morning fun!

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r/Whippets • • 9d ago

First rainy day for us in a long time! What is your pup wearing in the rain? ☔️

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r/Whippets • • 9d ago

Whippet Size Question

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My boy is 5 months old and weighs 12kg, is this big for a Whippet? I think he’s going to be a Whoppet😂

EDIT: He’s 52cm/20.5 inches to the withers.


r/Whippets • • 11d ago

Did you get your whippet a whippet?

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Been talking lately about the fact we would love another whippet for our whippet, although our current work schedule wouldn’t allow for a new puppy right now. Did you get your whippet a whippet and how did things go, did your older whippet love/hate it?


r/Whippets • • 11d ago

First real autumn weather

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Even though the temperature inside is always more or less the same when it's raining Freddie becomes some kind of geriatric Sith Lord.


r/Whippets • • 11d ago

Working vs show whippets

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My family has found a gorgeous whippet pup that we’re super keen to go and view. The breeder has said that the parents are both from working lines but the mum has never worked. Should this make us nervous about what we could be getting ourselves in to?!

How much difference is there between working and show characteristics?

For context, we’re happy to do lots of exercise and mental stimulation but I don’t want a wired dog that will never settle. We’ve had a working cocker spaniel before and she had some serious energy. I’ve done lots of research about the breed but would love to hear some real life experiences.

Thanks!


r/Whippets • • 13d ago

She’s living the life

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r/Whippets • • 13d ago

Winter ready!!!!

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Dog’s not ready for it though, and has made it clear she’s not happy about it 🥴


r/Whippets • • 12d ago

Speed!

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She is soon catching up to her big sister! Only 11 weeks old ❤️


r/Whippets • • 13d ago

UK Dog Owner Looking for Car Seat / Bolster Recommends!

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r/Whippets • • 14d ago

Anyone else got a young/puppy looking adult whippet?

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Stopped by a lady today who couldn’t believe my dog was 5. My dog doesn’t really look like regular whippets, she’s very small and has a puppy looking face. Makes sense because she’s the youngest of the litter. Anyone else got an adult whippet that looks a lot younger?


r/Whippets • • 14d ago

A tiny whippet named Merle

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r/Whippets • • 13d ago

Whippet puppy and 4 cats

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r/Whippets • • 15d ago

What’s a word, phrase or sound that instantly gets your whippets attention?

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For my pup, it’s “dog park” or the cheese drawer opening


r/Whippets • • 17d ago

Moderate-chew treat recs

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Howdy! I’m looking for a “happy medium” of a treat for my whippet. US-based

Looking for something that doesn’t last quite as long as a bully stick or rawhide-free bone. BUT does last longer than some of the collagen chews out there…because I swear she INHALES those in 5 minutes 🫣

Basically I’d love something I can give her when I can tell she’s bored (ex: bad weather means less outside play time and walks, but I don’t have time at the moment to set up a snuffle mat) that are a little more high-value than the bully sticks she always has available to her

She DOESN’T like peanut butter or other sweet treats. Beef, chicken, duck, turkey are all great

Tell me what your whippers enjoy!!