Уиппет — небольшая гладкошёрстная порода собак, занимающая среднее положение между грейхаундом и левреткой. Развивает скорость до 50—60 км/ч, по прямой — 70 км/ч. Википедия
What do Whippets usually die from?
Old Age. For Whippets that live a normal lifespan, old age is the most common cause of death in Whippets. Cancer, particularly lymphoma, is the second most common cause of death in Whippets that reach old age. Unfortunately, these diseases are a natural result of aging and little can be done to prevent or cure them.
Do Whippets have health problems?
The Whippet is generally considered to be among the healthier breeds of purebred dog, with very few health problems that require frequent maintenance or lifelong medication. Given proper nutrition, exercise and veterinary care, most Whippets will live for 12 to 15 years.
What is the oldest Whippet?
A good diet of dog food and exercise has helped a Terrier-Whippet cross become one of the world's oldest living dogs. Pip is now 24 and her owner, Tiffany Dyer, thinks she is the oldest dog in the world. The former Guinness World Record holder was Pusuke, from Japan, who died at the start of December at the age of 26.
How long do Whippet mixes live?
He is a relatively healthy dog who enjoys a long lifespan of 12 to 15 years. A responsible breeder should test any Whippet cross for deafness, eye disorders and cardiac diseases in their dogs, so before you decide on a Whippet cross be sure to see the Whippet parents' health certificates for these as a minimum.
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