The Whippet is of English origin and is an athletic dog, named after the word “whippet”, which means rapid movement. It has long, muscular, strong and powerful limbs. The Whippet is a smaller version of the Reintel.
English name: Whippet
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Subphylum Vertebrata
Phylum: Mammalia
Subclass: True Animal Subclass
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Canis lupus
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis lupus
Species: Canis lupus
Subspecies: Whippet
Distribution: Origin: England
Lifespan: 13 years – 14 years
- Whippet morphological characteristics
The ideal shoulder height of an adult Wheaten should be between 48.26-55.88cm; the ideal shoulder height of this dog should be between 45.72-53.34cm, with an error of more than 1.5 inches above and below being out of order. The distance from the front chest to the hips is equal to or slightly greater than the shoulder height. Medium bone mass.
A medium-sized visual hound with an elegant and well-proportioned 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.
- Whippet personality traits
The Whippet is more affectionate and friendly to people in normal times. But there are also unexpected 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.
- Whippet care knowledge
The Whippet is very similar in appearance to the Reintel, and some people call the Whippet a smaller version of the Reintel, and today’s Whippets are favored by many young ladies because of their natural beauty, cleanliness, generosity and gentleness, and this dog is also relatively trouble-free to raise in the home, as it has less hair and a gentle personality, making it relatively easy to take care of.
Grooming Method
In addition to the basic requirements for grooming, the dog must be bathed properly to remove dust and keep the coat shiny. The following methods are listed.
A. Check the water temperature before putting it in
If you suddenly put your dog into water that is too hot or too cold, the dog will be scared and will be afraid of bathing. Therefore, before putting your dog into the water, test the water temperature with your hand to make sure the water temperature is normal before giving it a bath.
1. Use your hand to confirm the water temperature: Before bathing your dog, you must first test the water temperature by hand. The water temperature that is more suitable for dogs should be a little higher than the water temperature that people are used to.
2. Wash all parts of the body: When washing the face, hold the chin up so that the face is facing upward to avoid water entering the nasal cavity. In order to keep the water from splashing out, try to make the sink as close to yourself as possible.
2. Wash each part of the body in the direction of the hair
Three, thoroughly rinse clean
After the bath, immediately rinse the whole body. This is a very important step in the bathing process.
If the shower gel is left on the body without rinsing, it may cause skin inflammation, so it must be rinsed thoroughly.
Four, after applying conditioner and then carefully rinse clean
Apply the conditioner to the hair of the head and face: when applying the conditioner to the face, hold his chin to hold his head in place to avoid running into the nostrils or eyes, and massage while rubbing. When applying conditioner to the head, you should also hold its chin to lift its head upwards.
V. Quickly wring out the water
After bathing, there is a lot of water on the dog’s coat. You should wring out the water before wiping it with a towel, so that the hair will dry more easily. Especially when the temperature is low, you have to wring out the water quickly.
Six, use a towel to dry the water
After bathing, dry the dog’s body immediately. Use the towel to absorb the water, and the hair will dry faster. And also save the time of drying with hair dryer.
After wringing out the water from the body, dry the face and ears immediately and wrap the whole body with a towel. Long-haired dogs’ fur is more prone to tangles, so don’t rub it hard, wrap it in a towel and rub it gently until there are no drops of water dripping down. Flower pet aquarium network reminds you: this step must be done quickly, the faster the better.
And do not forget to wipe between the toes, between the toes and the toe is a hair dryer is more difficult to blow to the place, so you can only use a towel to thoroughly wipe once after waiting for it to dry naturally.
Seven, blow dry with a hair dryer
After wiping with a towel, use a hair dryer to blow. First blow the back and abdomen and other large areas, but also use the dog brush while combing and changing positions, blowing all parts dry.
- Essentials of feeding a Whippet
Dogs, like humans, must grow through various stages of puppyhood, adulthood, and old age, and the Whippet is no exception. As an owner, you must learn more about feeding.
A well-developed, fit and sexually active breeder will have more and better offspring. So animal protein in the food fed to the stud dog should be higher than the average dog, and it should be kept fit, not too fat or too thin. It is best to keep them alone and maintain regular exercise. 2-3 times a day for half an hour in a large exercise yard or in the field. During the breeding season, breeding males and non-estrus females should be penned together in order to stimulate the male’s libido, and foods with high protein and vitamin content, such as lean meat, hard-boiled eggs and milk, should also be included in the food. In addition to the regular morning and evening feedings, an extra meal should be added in between.
Lactating bitches
After the birth of the bitch to clean up the delivery room, remove dirt and dead fetuses, to the bitch’s vulva, tail, breasts and other parts, wash and wipe with slightly warm water and soap. At this time, strangers should not approach, so as not to stimulate emotions, panic and even bite. Two or three days after the birth of the bitch, the amount of feeding should be properly reduced, four days later gradually increased, about a week to return to normal. During breastfeeding, the bitch should secrete a sufficient amount of milk every day, so the amount of food and the number of feedings should be gradually increased to enhance nutrition. It should be fed 3-4 times a day and have enough drinking water to drink at any time. In the nutritional composition, in addition to the appropriate increase in protein and vegetables, should also be fed appropriate additional broth or milk. Some bitches, especially newborn bitches with insufficient milk, can try brown sugar water or glucose water to feed the dog, and add vitamin C.
Puppies before weaning
After the puppies are born, observe several times a day to prevent the mother dog from crushing the puppies. Newborn puppies have deaf ears and tightly closed eyes. Puppies are usually born on days 9 to 13
The eyes open. The 13th to 17th day before they can hear sounds. Before the puppies open their eyes, special care should be given to individual frail dogs. Weak puppies should be placed at the multi-milk teat while the mother is nursing, and should be checked and returned immediately if the puppy is found climbing out of the delivery bed. Hearing does not take effect until a week after birth. Puppies about 21 days after birth, has been able to gradually walk, at this time need to prevent running out of the delivery room. Puppies 25 days after birth, appetite is particularly strong, breast milk can not meet the needs, must be supplemented with a small amount of milk, rice soup or some thin gruel, plus feed a small amount of cod liver oil, fish meal and bone meal, etc.. Puppies should be de-wormed at three weeks of age, and then repeated every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age, and then checked for eggs in the feces at 6 months of age. One and a half months after birth, the puppy should be gradually changed to a food-based diet. Additional feeding should be done 3-4 times a day to meet the needs of the puppy’s growth and development. Puppies nursing 50-60 days weaning.
Puppies after weaning
After weaning the puppy, feeding management is extremely important. From weaning to 6 months of age is the key to raising good dogs, the most difficult time to raise and manage puppies is one month after weaning. This period of morbidity, high mortality, mainly due to improper feeding management, so that the puppy’s growth and development and resistance to disease. After weaning the puppy, the food should be protein, feeding to avoid eating too much, to eat more meals. 2-3 months old puppy, fed 4-5 times a day, each time only required to eat 80% full. Puppies should be well looked after when eating, so that the weak dog can not eat the food, the strong snatching too much food.
Older dogs
Older dogs are more afraid of cold and heat. Therefore, when the weather is cold, do not let it stay in the open air for too long, but let it have a warm and dry comfort zone, and let it stay outside the house in the shade of a ventilated tree in summer. Most old dogs will become fat and stupid due to reduced activity. So be careful to control the amount of food you eat and feed more food with vitamins. Older dogs’ eyesight and hearing are declining and their reactions are slow. Dog owners had better direct him with petting or hand signals, don’t shout at him, and don’t force them to play with children and puppies. It is best to give him a quiet nest residence.
