At home, Whippets are generally quiet and gentle dogs, content to spend much of the day sleeping on the couch, crated, or on one of the soft dog beds popular with Whippet owners. They are not generally aggressive with other animals, and they are friendly to visitors.
Why is my Whippet aggressive?
No, Whippets are not aggressive by nature. In fact, the opposite is true: Whippets are extremely loving and gentle dogs. They can become over excited, and that can manifest in rough play and barking. To be honest though, Whippets seldom bark… but they do growl.
Can Whippets be vicious?
They are gentle and non-aggressive. The biggest danger to people is their wagging tail that can leave welts on you once it gets going and smacks your leg. They are hopeless as protection dogs.
Is a Whippet a good family dog?
Whippets are natural family pets and are good with both small children and other dogs. They make a great breed to keep the kids tired and older dogs energized.
Are Whippets badly behaved?
The AKC Standard says the Whippet is "amiable, friendly, gentle, but capable of great intensity during sporting pursuits."
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