Have you ever thought about buying/adopting a whippet? This is just a quick video that summarizes everything that you need to know about this breed before getting one. (Project for school)
Whippets are truly amazing. I doubt I'll ever get another breed. My one year old, Yolandi, is the sweetest, funniest and most intelligent dog I've ever met.
I love them! Growing up we had many different breeds of dogs but whippets just touch my soul. I'm on my fourth and he's a love! Don't tell anyone...it's our little secret!
There are no long haired whippets. There are dogs descended from purposefully mixed shelties and whippets by a particular breeder. Also, it is "gait" not gate. Best to keep them away from the gate as they do have a speedy gait.
Once you open the gate and the whippet is on its gate she or he wont be back without a dangling mouse squirrel chicken swan goose ducks on its mouth of course his or his victims are dead .be prepared bto pay the owners of his catch
Cheryl, you may not be aware that a "'long-haired whippet" is another word for a Silken Windhound or it's cousin, the Silken Windsprite. These are indeed a type of lurcher as you stated - meaning they are bred from greyhound/whippets and a herding breed (usually). However, they have both evolved into registered breeds and are considered a full sighthound in their own right. Also, they were "purposefully mixed" just as MOST well known pure breeds were once created purposefully. They began as all do with one (or a handful) breeder but many knowledgable breeders were involved in the development of both breeds. The UKC accepted the silken windhound several years back as a breed, and the AKC may have also done it by now. Both of these breeds, again, are sometimes colloquially referred to as ""long-haired whippets"" since most of their bloodlines are indeed whippet.
@@greenshp I'm very familiar with silken windhounds and windsprites and think they are lovely dogs. They are not accepted by the AKC and are unlikely to do so as long as there are still objections by whippet fanciers who remember how the man who first bred them insisted they were rare whippets with a long forgotten recessive gene. This despite owning both whippets and shelties. Because of his dishonesty, many of those involved at the time are offended by calling them long haired whippets. I love the dogs - especially windhounds - and think it would be great if they were included in AKC sighthound sports. Several years ago I supported an effort to have them accepted for registration by AKC. They were accepted at about that time by UKC.
Good video. I enjoyed it, our whippet is named shadow which is the perfect name for him. When my husband takes a shower Shadow lies pressed against the bathroom door until he comes out!! Haha.
Yes they are nuce i got mine from texas since could not find one in miami .Her name is Antonella .😀full of energy .I also have cats and rabbits wich she do not attack .Greetings
This was very well done. I have owned greyhounds (several) and a coonhound. I do have to contradict one point you made, as a former licensed veterinary professional: it is not a big issue to anesthetize a whippet or other sighthound in 2022, and it has been relatively safe in the past in the hands of a competent veterinary staff. A few decades ago, the type of general anesthetic that was commonly used in vet clinics was tough for thin sighthounds to metabolize (because these drugs are stored and used slowly, in the fat cells of the body; if there is little fat, the drug acts much differently and hits harder). But most veterinarians received special instruction in sighthound medication alternatives and special considerations, during their schooling anyway. However, nowadays we are using safer anesthetics for all dogs. I used to use vets who themselves had sight hounds or had worked extensively with them. As a foster care coordinator for a major state greyhound adoption, I took many a dog in to be spayed/neutered or have teeth cleaned. It was safe. Nowadays, I would still recommend asking the vet before the whippet or greyhound is anesthetized for a dental cleaning, whether the vet is aware of past and possible issues with anesthetizing sighthounds. But there is really little to be concerned about. I also really want to emphasize that allowing teeth to remain covered with tartar (and thus bacterial growth which can and does enter the bloodstream through the gums) is far more dangerous to the whippet's health in the long run, that a few minutes of anesthesia. So yes - DO have their teeth cleaned thoroughly and professionally (brushing is NOT a substitute!) if your vet recommends it! This will protect their heart, kidneys and other organs and make them healthier in the long run.
Love the Dogs 101 video that many of your clips were from. That was a great little show about the whippet. I have my 7th Whippet now and looking for a companion for her. They are fantastic dogs, but can be difficult as puppies!
Great video, I had two and while one didn't bark much the younger one did bark quite often. He used his bark to ask for treats and to warn me if there were other dogs nearby. It was never continuous or annoying.
I have a whippet border collie mix ill tell ya she is all whippet,so gentle very smart ! Charasmatic, she is very very special in fact one of the most special dogs ive owned she is very unique !! I love whippets! Maybe one day ill get a full breed :)
Having lived with whippets, I agree with 99% of that video. I must of had the 1% of whippets that bark. Not a lot but when warning or wanting something.
my family has a whippet and we love him so much! he's the sweetest friendliest dog ever! also, I heard the name is derived from the term "whappit" which means "a small yipping dog" and that they were bred by miners to keep pests away but also to provide racing entertainment that horses could not at a low cost.
While all coat colors are acceptable, whippets most definitely do not come in a long-haired variety or multiple coat types. The standard states that the coat is "Short, close, smooth and firm in texture. Any other coat shall be a disqualification." If you see a dog that looks whippety but has a long coat, it might be a Silken Windhound. Blue eyes are also a disqualification for the show ring or ethical breeding, but dogs that have them are still very qualified to be wonderful, loving pets!
The origin of the whippet was a result of tenant farmers in north of England breeding runts in a greyhound litter with various terrier dogs. This occurred in the second half of the 19th century, not the 17th century as mentioned in the video. They were first recognised as a distinctive breed by the American Kennel Club in the 1890s.
There are no long haired whippets. Wind hounds are a debated breed. Also, blue eyes indicate a non pure pedigree. They do NOT have blue eyes unless another breed such as a Collie being introduced to their lineage.
My family have had three. Out of the two we currently have one has really bad anxiety and eats a ton. He was fine up until we got another whippet for him to have some company. Now he eats all the time and is fat and we have had to put him on a diet.
my dog stays in house while im at work 8 hours a day. he never chews anything the only thing he does do is ruffles the bed and scatters all his toys all over the place and bones . he is as happy as a pig in piss and gets a good run every nite
Look in your area for clubs that offer events such as straight line racing barn hunting, and agility. Whippets love these activities and you can make up for the lonely week days on the weekend. Mine love the one on one of playing ball, chasing a large horse ball and a lot of exercise for about 30 minutes in the afternoon. If you don't have a large yard, go to a nearby dog park. Your whippet needs to get out.
@@_spacejunk_5767 GAIT!...'cares'...NOT care's! A 'Gate' is used to cordon an area.. A 'Gait' is a term used to describe a style or type of walking, or running, and some DO CARE! Having said that, a good video about one of the best sight-hounds!
Dave K No worries. They're great dogs but really don't dig solitude, and being so smart makes them more vulnerable to lonely boredom than some of the lovable yet dumb mutts I've had over the years. My two keep each other company yet still act like I've just come back from Antarctica even if I just stepped out for five minutes to get milk....
I disagree about all whippets being left alone for long periods will become destructive. Some maybe. What's important is that they get to know that you'll be returning. All whippets have a form of excessive greeting syndrome, jumping up and dancing about, when their owner returns after some hours away. Ideally 2 whippets means there's less onus on the owner to be around to entertain/stimulate, but it's still possible to have just one, once they become accustomed to your routine.
ok so mine is a mix breed, she hates the heat and loves the snow and cold. If the outside temp is 75 degrees F plus, she looks at me like you suck, it's too hot, and when there is snow and it's cold. I have to force her inside, because she is too busy playing in the snow.
we've had both. I prefer the Whippet breed. The personality is more "terrier like". From the standpoint, of liking to show off. And they are almost cocky when they play and roughhouse.
Better if they grow up together. I have a whippet who is afraid of cats but his mother hates them and would def kill if let loose.However, I see plenty of whippets/cat living like best buddies!
Whippets have a VERY strong pray drive. It’s not unheard of for a whippet to kill the house cat. *if* the dog is brought up with the cat and it’s established that the cat is part of its pack it can be ok. But always good to be cautious especially if you have a cat that likes to run around.
Most whippets are multipurpose dogs. They are bred to be wonderful well adjusted pets, but if well bred, they do well in the show ring and all of them do well in any prey driven sport or agility sport. Go to a good breeder and get a dog that can do it all.
We found our Whippet in an animal shelter. She recently passed. I'd look into getting a Greyhound if I wasn't renting a room. I've seen some Whippet/Terrier mixes on rescue sights. I'll definitely rescue an older dog first but it would be nice to get a Whippet puppy a little later.
A decent video, but having had whippets for 40 years, they neglect to mention that long coats and blue eyes are a disqualification in the breed standard. They can still be wonderful pets, but should not be used for breeding.
Mine were sick as puppies but they grew out of it. I just used to make sure their bellies weren't full before a journey, and they had laps to sit on in the car for comfort. Oh, and took old rags for mopping!
@@slljarvis Ginger snaps work wonders for car sickness. Puppies get sick, but grow out of it. It has to do with the middle ear and when something matures in there, and then they usually sleep all the way.
Factually great video, and thats important as there's a number of very bad ones out there.. Sorry the VO talent got a little off later, but she's reading and I know I wouldnt do any better haha
No such thing as a LONG HAIRED WHIPPET! Borzoi cross =Silken Wind Hounds, NOT a Whippet! There was a Wire haired Whippet, but those genes were bred out decades ago! And there is a big difference in show bred vs race bred. Show bred are the showy dogs. Race bred are functionally bred, more lean and muscled, like an NGA Greyhound. And although blue eyes occur rarely, they are a breed disqualification in show and race.
Most of us are trying to breed a multipurpose dog, a dog that is beautiful to look at and successful in the show ring, but can successfully race and do sports also. The bitch I am currently showing only needs a few points to finish her AKC championship, and she recently earned her first racing title and is close to her dual purpose championship. Yes, there is a difference between totally race bred and totally show bred. I love a dog that can do both and do it beautifully. Silkens are breeding true now and are not directly crossed back to borzoi. You're right. They are NOT whippets. It's only a matter of time until they will be recognized by AKC.
The long haired whippet is now called a Windsprite or in Europe, Silken Windsprite not to be confused with the Silken Windhound. They are not a true whippet because Sheltie's were used in the foundation of the breed. They are not recognized by the AKC, but who knows, they might be in the future.
Whippets are truly amazing. I doubt I'll ever get another breed. My one year old, Yolandi, is the sweetest, funniest and most intelligent dog I've ever met.
This is the best video I have seen on the Whippet. Most are boring and never cover much. Thanks
they are the best dogs ever from one man and his whippet
I have four.
Janet Willmann Lucky You
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Uhh, you mean Whippets and Beagles. 🤗
Noreen Hewson completely different breeds. Whippets are sight hounds. Beagles are hounds too.
I have 2
My dog is mostly whippet and he is awesome. He is 15 years old, deaf, and has one eye, but he stills loves to run and play.
Love this breed. Had my Whippet for 16 years.
me and my whippet love watching tv together. Rosie loves the nature channel.
TheMeTuber sane
*same
I have a Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound dog and I have never had a greater attachment to a dog. Whippets are amazing friends
I also have a chihuahua/Italian greyhound that I got from the local animal shelter. Roxy is a total character. The kids and I love her and spoil her.
They are such adorable, snugly, cuddly puppies. I just adore them...We have a brindle colour one
I love them! Growing up we had many different breeds of dogs but whippets just touch my soul. I'm on my fourth and he's a love! Don't tell anyone...it's our little secret!
There are no long haired whippets. There are dogs descended from purposefully mixed shelties and whippets by a particular breeder. Also, it is "gait" not gate. Best to keep them away from the gate as they do have a speedy gait.
Cheryl Boyer, thanks for straightening that out. We were confused about the long hair bit.
(Very clever on the gait bit!)
Once you open the gate and the whippet is on its gate she or he wont be back without a dangling mouse squirrel chicken swan goose ducks on its mouth of course his or his victims are dead .be prepared bto pay the owners of his catch
I mean abd the whippet is on its gait
Cheryl, you may not be aware that a "'long-haired whippet" is another word for a Silken Windhound or it's cousin, the Silken Windsprite. These are indeed a type of lurcher as you stated - meaning they are bred from greyhound/whippets and a herding breed (usually). However, they have both evolved into registered breeds and are considered a full sighthound in their own right. Also, they were "purposefully mixed" just as MOST well known pure breeds were once created purposefully. They began as all do with one (or a handful) breeder but many knowledgable breeders were involved in the development of both breeds. The UKC accepted the silken windhound several years back as a breed, and the AKC may have also done it by now. Both of these breeds, again, are sometimes colloquially referred to as ""long-haired whippets"" since most of their bloodlines are indeed whippet.
@@greenshp I'm very familiar with silken windhounds and windsprites and think they are lovely dogs. They are not accepted by the AKC and are unlikely to do so as long as there are still objections by whippet fanciers who remember how the man who first bred them insisted they were rare whippets with a long forgotten recessive gene. This despite owning both whippets and shelties. Because of his dishonesty, many of those involved at the time are offended by calling them long haired whippets. I love the dogs - especially windhounds - and think it would be great if they were included in AKC sighthound sports. Several years ago I supported an effort to have them accepted for registration by AKC. They were accepted at about that time by UKC.
MY dictionary defines a whippet as an elemental spirit incarnated into a canine body to bring supreme joy and divine companionship to humans.
Good video. I enjoyed it, our whippet is named shadow which is the perfect name for him. When my husband takes a shower Shadow lies pressed against the bathroom door until he comes out!! Haha.
I have a Whippet/Jack Russell mix and he has traits from both breeds. Great mix and I love all his quirks!
They are the best breed in my opinion if you like greyhounds but they are too big, get a whippet!
Lovepup xo I agree
Yes they are nuce i got mine from texas since could not find one in miami .Her name is Antonella .😀full of energy .I also have cats and rabbits wich she do not attack .Greetings
yes.I also like greyhounds but its imposible to get a puppy greyhound ,so i got a whippet.
This was very well done. I have owned greyhounds (several) and a coonhound. I do have to contradict one point you made, as a former licensed veterinary professional: it is not a big issue to anesthetize a whippet or other sighthound in 2022, and it has been relatively safe in the past in the hands of a competent veterinary staff. A few decades ago, the type of general anesthetic that was commonly used in vet clinics was tough for thin sighthounds to metabolize (because these drugs are stored and used slowly, in the fat cells of the body; if there is little fat, the drug acts much differently and hits harder). But most veterinarians received special instruction in sighthound medication alternatives and special considerations, during their schooling anyway. However, nowadays we are using safer anesthetics for all dogs. I used to use vets who themselves had sight hounds or had worked extensively with them. As a foster care coordinator for a major state greyhound adoption, I took many a dog in to be spayed/neutered or have teeth cleaned. It was safe.
Nowadays, I would still recommend asking the vet before the whippet or greyhound is anesthetized for a dental cleaning, whether the vet is aware of past and possible issues with anesthetizing sighthounds. But there is really little to be concerned about. I also really want to emphasize that allowing teeth to remain covered with tartar (and thus bacterial growth which can and does enter the bloodstream through the gums) is far more dangerous to the whippet's health in the long run, that a few minutes of anesthesia. So yes - DO have their teeth cleaned thoroughly and professionally (brushing is NOT a substitute!) if your vet recommends it! This will protect their heart, kidneys and other organs and make them healthier in the long run.
Love the Dogs 101 video that many of your clips were from. That was a great little show about the whippet. I have my 7th Whippet now and looking for a companion for her. They are fantastic dogs, but can be difficult as puppies!
Super video, great info, thanks so much!
We have 7 whippets at the moment, and all your points are spot on!
Any for sale lol
Juan Ortiz, yeah I think 2 of them.
@@f308gtb1977 any male new borns?
Juan Ortiz, both males, about 8 weeks old. (My wife is the actual knower of the dog things.)
Watching this while whippet sleeping in my lap
Same!!
Same!!
What a beautiful dog! I just recently drew and painted my first one!
Very informative video and very accurate! I have a whippet x jack russell mix and your video was so on point with how he behaves!
Whippets have gears .in top gear coming from behind you on grass you,d think it was a horse . Beautiful to watch
Great video, I had two and while one didn't bark much the younger one did bark quite often. He used his bark to ask for treats and to warn me if there were other dogs nearby. It was never continuous or annoying.
Nice presentation on the Whippet. I want one!
I have a whippet border collie mix ill tell ya she is all whippet,so gentle very smart ! Charasmatic, she is very very special in fact one of the most special dogs ive owned she is very unique !! I love whippets! Maybe one day ill get a full breed :)
Supper duper quiet. My whippet sounds like a farri when I'm trying to get him off my bed
Love my whippet ❤️ He’s the best dog ever
Having lived with whippets, I agree with 99% of that video. I must of had the 1% of whippets that bark. Not a lot but when warning or wanting something.
That's interesting, because greyhounds are not big on barking, either. :)
my family has a whippet and we love him so much! he's the sweetest friendliest dog ever! also, I heard the name is derived from the term "whappit" which means "a small yipping dog" and that they were bred by miners to keep pests away but also to provide racing entertainment that horses could not at a low cost.
mainly to catch rabbits
Nice work/video, thanks for your work!
While all coat colors are acceptable, whippets most definitely do not come in a long-haired variety or multiple coat types. The standard states that the coat is "Short, close, smooth and firm in texture. Any other coat shall be a disqualification." If you see a dog that looks whippety but has a long coat, it might be a Silken Windhound. Blue eyes are also a disqualification for the show ring or ethical breeding, but dogs that have them are still very qualified to be wonderful, loving pets!
I have a whippet and a pointer they are so cute and playful
This is the first dog i've met that isn't scary
The origin of the whippet was a result of tenant farmers in north of England breeding runts in a greyhound litter with various terrier dogs. This occurred in the second half of the 19th century, not the 17th century as mentioned in the video. They were first recognised as a distinctive breed by the American Kennel Club in the 1890s.
My first dog is so gonna be a Whippet! Just need to get my bf on board.
Nice short on whippets. One correction though it's gait not gate :)
There are no long haired whippets. Wind hounds are a debated breed.
Also, blue eyes indicate a non pure pedigree. They do NOT have blue eyes unless another breed such as a Collie being introduced to their lineage.
There is a mutation that causes the blue eyes in whippets they can still be a purebred dog. It does rinder them unshowable though.
My family have had three. Out of the two we currently have one has really bad anxiety and eats a ton. He was fine up until we got another whippet for him to have some company. Now he eats all the time and is fat and we have had to put him on a diet.
whippet named Devo. cute
i feel so bad because our whippet stays at home 6 hours a day whilst were all at work and school 😞😞😞❤️
Mine too. I just got her though. Does yours get into a lot of trouble being alone?
no luckily not anymore,, she had training sessions though and at first she peed everywhere 🤷♀️🤷♀️
my dog stays in house while im at work 8 hours a day. he never chews anything the only thing he does do is ruffles the bed and scatters all his toys all over the place and bones . he is as happy as a pig in piss and gets a good run every nite
Look in your area for clubs that offer events such as straight line racing barn hunting, and agility. Whippets love these activities and you can make up for the lonely week days on the weekend. Mine love the one on one of playing ball, chasing a large horse ball and a lot of exercise for about 30 minutes in the afternoon. If you don't have a large yard, go to a nearby dog park. Your whippet needs to get out.
Same here
@ 2:46; tell me that is not the prettiest dog you've ever seen! Have to get me one of these!
My favorite breed
Sleek, just love them
LOL - they don’t bark - my whippet barks too much!
Dplm Mac, ours only bark at each other, and not often; just during play. Which is good, because I wouldn’t tolerate much barking!
My whippet barks whenever a car comes down the road, someone walks by my house or he sees another dog
My whippet barks when people ring the doorbell or when people enter a room and can’t see who it is-
Gait.
918V hahaha. Gate?! Srsly. Gait.
918V no one care’s
@@_spacejunk_5767 Obviously some do. Speak for yourself
@@_spacejunk_5767 GAIT!
@@_spacejunk_5767 GAIT!...'cares'...NOT care's! A 'Gate' is used to cordon an area.. A 'Gait' is a term used to describe a style or type of walking, or running, and some DO CARE! Having said that, a good video about one of the best sight-hounds!
Great video.
Thanks.
Very informative and beautifully modulated Taylor.
I wish you rainbows my friend.
The only thing my Whippet can hunt is me holding a packet of crisps
Should never leave them alone for long periods? So you can't have one if you work eight hours a day and are single?
Dave K nope nope nope. Get two or none. One left alone will be utterly miserable and will become neurotic and probably destructive
HeyItWorked99 I understand. That makes sense. Thanks for the info.
Dave K No worries. They're great dogs but really don't dig solitude, and being so smart makes them more vulnerable to lonely boredom than some of the lovable yet dumb mutts I've had over the years. My two keep each other company yet still act like I've just come back from Antarctica even if I just stepped out for five minutes to get milk....
I disagree about all whippets being left alone for long periods will become destructive. Some maybe. What's important is that they get to know that you'll be returning. All whippets have a form of excessive greeting syndrome, jumping up and dancing about, when their owner returns after some hours away. Ideally 2 whippets means there's less onus on the owner to be around to entertain/stimulate, but it's still possible to have just one, once they become accustomed to your routine.
ok so mine is a mix breed, she hates the heat and loves the snow and cold. If the outside temp is 75 degrees F plus, she looks at me like you suck, it's too hot, and when there is snow and it's cold. I have to force her inside, because she is too busy playing in the snow.
getting 2 soon ... can’t wait
"Gait" not "Gate"< c'mon.
I have a 12 week old whippet pup at home and he's great, wasn't much of a dog person before but man he is heartmeltingly cute
have they ever been breaed for food
You can’t just take clips from the dogs 101 videos and copy the things they said.
You're describing 99% of TH-cam videos out there... pre-existing video used to make a new one. It's not for commercial purposes anyway.
Can hardly hear because of the music. Whippets are the best!
the background music droning on while you talk is giving me suicidal depression
Have never had a whippet.... greyhounds and Italian greyhounds ... I’m sure they are very similar
we've had both. I prefer the Whippet breed. The personality is more "terrier like". From the standpoint, of liking to show off. And they are almost cocky when they play and roughhouse.
How are whippets with household cats?
Better if they grow up together. I have a whippet who is afraid of cats but his mother hates them and would def kill if let loose.However, I see plenty of whippets/cat living like best buddies!
Whippets have a VERY strong pray drive. It’s not unheard of for a whippet to kill the house cat. *if* the dog is brought up with the cat and it’s established that the cat is part of its pack it can be ok. But always good to be cautious especially if you have a cat that likes to run around.
Ex racing Greyhounds NEED a home, most Whippets are bred for showing only. Both make lovely pets however..
Most whippets are multipurpose dogs. They are bred to be wonderful well adjusted pets, but if well bred, they do well in the show ring and all of them do well in any prey driven sport or agility sport. Go to a good breeder and get a dog that can do it all.
We found our Whippet in an animal shelter. She recently passed. I'd look into getting a Greyhound if I wasn't renting a room. I've seen some Whippet/Terrier mixes on rescue sights. I'll definitely rescue an older dog first but it would be nice to get a Whippet puppy a little later.
The word you want is spelled "gait".
I have rabbits is the dog good with rabbits
Perfect dog for me
Lucky you 👍😀🐾
I have a beautiful whippet named Bianca, and this is her, except she's loud. very loud.
I’m really not an expert but isn’t it called a gait? Lol.
Cool video, great dogs!
I'm being adopted by a brindle whirrier on Tues. (whippet terrier cross)
decent video but i honestly just cant help but think you stole most of this from "dogs 101"
Enbarr Gaming totally stolen
Just thinking that...
Stole that’s the exact word.
A decent video, but having had whippets for 40 years, they neglect to mention that long coats and blue eyes are a disqualification in the breed standard. They can still be wonderful pets, but should not be used for breeding.
Sunscreen on a whippet , where ?
Soooo cool
Whippets are the best and if anyone hurts my whipet i will beat them so hard they will need to breathe and eat through a tube
Informative video /one note-Gait not gate
They DO bark!
when i leave my whippet at home he just sleeps all day
Gait, not gate
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How are they on car trips?
Mine gets sick :(
Mine were sick as puppies but they grew out of it. I just used to make sure their bellies weren't full before a journey, and they had laps to sit on in the car for comfort. Oh, and took old rags for mopping!
@@slljarvis Ginger snaps work wonders for car sickness. Puppies get sick, but grow out of it. It has to do with the middle ear and when something matures in there, and then they usually sleep all the way.
Ho yes !
GAIT not gate. Good gravy Marie.
Beautiful dogs, but when you're talking about the way they run, you mean "gait," not "gate."
Whippets don't bark? Ha Ha neither of my Whippets would allow a burglar in.
My whippet Nigel is currently crashed out on the sofa happy as a pig in “what’s it”
This is my dog to the T!
Gate and Gait are different things.
Flat cap included :)
*gait
Georgia Patrick no one care’s
Factually great video, and thats important as there's a number of very bad ones out there.. Sorry the VO talent got a little off later, but she's reading and I know I wouldnt do any better haha
No such thing as a LONG HAIRED WHIPPET! Borzoi cross =Silken Wind Hounds, NOT a Whippet! There was a Wire haired Whippet, but those genes were bred out decades ago! And there is a big difference in show bred vs race bred. Show bred are the showy dogs. Race bred are functionally bred, more lean and muscled, like an NGA Greyhound. And although blue eyes occur rarely, they are a breed disqualification in show and race.
Most of us are trying to breed a multipurpose dog, a dog that is beautiful to look at and successful in the show ring, but can successfully race and do sports also. The bitch I am currently showing only needs a few points to finish her AKC championship, and she recently earned her first racing title and is close to her dual purpose championship. Yes, there is a difference between totally race bred and totally show bred. I love a dog that can do both and do it beautifully. Silkens are breeding true now and are not directly crossed back to borzoi. You're right. They are NOT whippets. It's only a matter of time until they will be recognized by AKC.
Great video.
It's gait, not gate, though.
give credit to the creators of the videos you used
Gait.... not Gate
Whippets are FANTASTIC!!!
it's "gait" not "gate"
GAIT GAIT HUMPH GRUMP LOVE WHIPPETS
I think they mean Gait not Gate
I want a whippet
"gait"
The word’s “Gait”!
My whispers is a mix you can see her on my profile pic
Aww
5:08 you need to keep them well waterd
"The Gate"? Dont you mean "gait"?🙂
There is no such thing as a long haired Whippet.check with The AKC.
They do occur, but they are a disqualification under AKC.
The long haired whippet is now called a Windsprite or in Europe, Silken Windsprite not to be confused with the Silken Windhound. They are not a true whippet because Sheltie's were used in the foundation of the breed. They are not recognized by the AKC, but who knows, they might be in the future.