How long does a Whippet live?

The Whippet has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Whippet get?

Adults weigh 11–18 kg. Height ranges from 46–56 cm.

Is the Whippet hypoallergenic?

No, the Whippet is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Whippet

Hound Group

Height 48–56 cm 46–53 cm
Weight 11–18 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

amiable
friendly
gentle
affectionate
intense in sport

The Whippet is in the AKC's Hound Group. It comes from United Kingdom, England (19th century). Adults weigh 11–18 kg. It stands 46–56 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Whippet is a medium-sized dog breed with a slender, athletic build and a short, smooth coat that is typically blue, red, or fawn in color. They are known for their speed, grace, and agility, and were originally bred to hunt small game, such as rabbits, by sight.

Group: Hound Group
Origin: United Kingdom, England (19th century)
Coat: short smooth · any color or markings
Also known as: Snap dog
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 32534831-9241-4be3-a594-70c45e1a9bbe

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Whippet. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from americanwhippetclub.org images.akc.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org whippetvic.com

Whippet FAQ

How long does a Whippet live?: The Whippet has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Whippet get?: Adults weigh 11–18 kg. Height ranges from 46–56 cm.
Is the Whippet hypoallergenic?: No, the Whippet is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Whippet in?: The Whippet is in the AKC's Hound Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/32534831-9241-4be3-a594-70c45e1a9bbe. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/32534831-9241-4be3-a594-70c45e1a9bbe"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/32534831-9241-4be3-a594-70c45e1a9bbe/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.