Whippet
- Character: Affectionate, noble, intelligent, easy to train
- Type: Medium dog
- Production Place: England
- Weight: 18-22kg
- Life Span: 13-14 years
- Behoof: Hunting dog, companion dog
A sporting dog, the name of this dog comes from the word "whipping", which means rapid movement. The limbs are long and slender, muscular, strong and powerful. It is a smaller version of the Reintel. A medium-sized visual hound, elegant and well-proportioned in appearance, showing speed, strength and balance, but not roughness. A truly athletic hound that can run the maximum distance with the least amount of movement. Giving the impression of being beautiful and harmonious, muscular, strong and powerful, the profile is extremely elegant and graceful, with a streamlined body shape that is a requirement for speed. Well-proportioned silhouette, well-developed muscles and powerful pace are the key considerations; all his constructions are for speed and work, any exaggerated areas must be removed.
The head is long and sloping, quite wide between the ears, the stop almost unnoticeable, the teeth white and strong. The lower jaw protruding bite is out of order. A protruding upper jaw bite is also out of order if the upper jaw protrudes 1/4 inch or more. The neck is long, neat, well-muscled, rounded and arched, with a flab-free throat that gradually widens and blends into the upper scapular. A short, thick neck or sheep's neck is a deficiency. The back is wide, firm, well muscled and longer than the loin. The dorsal line begins at the shoulder ridge of the horse in a smooth, graceful and natural arch that crosses the loin and reaches the hips; the rounded arch is continuous and unbroken. Collapse behind the scapula, a sunken back, a flat back, and a steep or flat rump are all defects. The tail is long and finely tipped, extending to the fly joint as it drops between the hind legs. When he moves, the tail is held low and slightly curved upward; it should not be held higher than the back.
The coat is short, dense, smooth, and hard in texture. Any other coat is out of order. Old injuries left from work or caused in an accident should not be discriminated against in competition. Color is not important.
The gait is low and spacious, moving smoothly, with full extension of the forequarters and strong drive of the hindquarters. When viewed from the side, his movement is very stretched out; his front legs are close to the ground as they extend forward, producing a long, yet low stride; his hindquarters produce a strong drive. When he departs or is observed from the rear, the legs are neither bent inward nor turned outward, and the paws neither interlock nor interfere with each other. The Wheaten is relatively affectionate and friendly to people when normal. But there are also sudden situations that will produce a huge burst of power in an instant to go after prey. It is an excellent companion dog in the home and can do its part in the workplace.
The Whippet has a gentle and supple personality, is pleasant, affectionate, noble, intelligent, easy to train, and faithful to its owner, making it a very good companion dog, and with proper training is also used as a guard dog. The dog is weak in appearance, but this small dog has amazing strength and is very fast, and because it has Italian Rindy blood, it is more resistant to disease and has a longer life span. It only needs plenty of daily exercise, making it the perfect choice for family dog breeding. The dog has a habit of shivering, a symptom that does not indicate fear or cold, but should be avoided in cold or hot climates. In short, this dog loves competitive hunting activities and has a comfortable family life. It is trustworthy and can become a very good friend.
Easy to train and loyal to its owner, it is a very good companion dog and can be used as a guard dog with proper training. The dog is weak in appearance, but this small dog is incredibly strong and fast, and because of its Italian Rindy bloodline, it is disease resistant and has a long life span. It only needs plenty of daily exercise, making it the perfect choice for family dog breeding. The dog has a habit of shivering, a symptom that does not indicate fear or cold, but should be avoided in cold or hot climates. In short, this dog loves competitive hunting activities and has a comfortable family life. It is trustworthy and can become a very good friend.