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.
Can Whippets be 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.
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 difficult dogs?
Whippets are sighthounds, bred to hunt without commands from the hunter. While generally not stubborn, they're independent and not the easiest breed to train. Don't let that discourage you: They are very intelligent and all can learn house manners easily, like sit, down, and stay.
Do Whippets have high prey drive?
Whippets like the company of other dogs, and the presence of another dog or two can help keep them from being lonely if you're gone during the day. They have a high prey drive, however, and aren't really suited to living in homes with cats. It's their nature to chase small furry creatures, after all.
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