Whippet

History/Origin
Sharing similar physical attributes with the greyhound, a Whippet is bred for hunting purposes and is specifically trained to see clearly at a great distance. The first hint of the presence of this class was in early 1600s. However, during the 1800s, the Whippet gained its popularity as a player in a racing being held all over England. In fact, Whippet racing evens up to the popularity of the football sport in modern-day England back in those times. This triggered a wide phenomenon of perfecting the breed eventually producing a hunter, racer, exhibitionist, and a great companion all in one big package. It has since earned the distinction of being the most versatile of its kind and is preferred by many dog fanciers everywhere.

Description
Whippet stands at 22 inches at the most, tipping the scale between 25 - 40 pounds. With a sleek body to boot, the color of this particular breed as well as its markings can be found in incredibly a wide array of colors, in different patterns. It looks more like mini greyhounds with a fine dense coat. Its elegance can be observed in its long and slender muzzle with small rose-shaped ears, an arched neck, a deep chest, and a long, broad back.

Temperament
Generally, Whippet is noted as cuddly, affectionate, quiet, gentle, and highly intelligent dog. It loves sleeping and is found spread out or all curled up in a corner on most part of any day. This breed is extremely friendly even to strangers and is quite dependable when tasked to watch over children. Unfortunately, it is due to this ultra-friendly and trusting nature that it does not pass the qualifications for an excellent guard dog.

Loyal and loving, the Whippet makes for better companion. When its hunting roots set in, Whippet never gets tired in pursuing its prey, imminently displaying its true athletic form. This breed is also not suitable to the life outside its home because it will definitely find it hard to adapt to the kennel life. As it was in the past, it makes for an excellent competitor in racing. Its skills can be trained further with the right amount of patience and passion.