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.
Is a whippet a good first dog?
Why Whippets Are Good Dogs For First Time Owners In my experience, Whippets are ideal for first time owners. They're clean, affectionate and loving dogs that are generally not even remotely aggressive, though care should be taken if you have other smaller pets, since Whippets love to chase.
Do Whippets like to cuddle?
Cuddles. They may not be the fluffiest of pups but, if you're sat on the sofa, don't be surprised to find your whippet wants to cuddle up to you. Which is great in winter because they serve as a little hot water bottle.
Do whippet dogs bark a lot?
This is not generally a very vocal breed, and some hardly ever bark at all. The most common reason for a whippet to bark is that he has learned that he gets what he wants by barking. There are exceptions, however, and many of them do bark a lot when they're playing.
What is it like to own a whippet?
They are gentle dogs who still love to chase, so a secure garden is a must. They're quick and agile and love being around their owners. Like Greyhounds, Whippets need to be able to have a good run around but will then happily curl up on the sofa for the rest of the day.
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