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Dogs are miracles with paws.
- SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy), 1991
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Devonair's Gina FCh, Am FCh
"Gina"
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Ch Devonair's Mysterious Ellery, FChX, Am FCh
"Ellery"
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The
Whippet
belongs to the Greyhound family, and is descended from dogs brought to
Britain with the Romans. As one of the sight hounds, the Whippet was
originally used for hunting rabbit.
Later, he became known as the "poor man's
racehorse". The Whippet is one of the fastest dogs in the world and
now participates in racing and lure coursing events.
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This slim and elegant dog
is the picture of fitness, speed, and power. He stands up to 22 inches high at the shoulder.
He has a short-haired coat that comes in any colour or combination of
colours. Grooming requirements are minimal. With his short coat, the
Whippet may be susceptible to sunburn and cold temperatures.
The
Whippet is gentle, affectionate and adaptable, and makes a wonderful
companion or a great jogging partner. Although he is one of the
friendliest of the sight hounds, he can be initially nervous or reserved
around strangers and makes a splendid watch dog. Whippets are not the
breed for everyone as they do not enjoy being left alone.Whippets need plenty of
outdoor exercise including a good run as well as long, brisk walks. As a
sight hound and a racer, this dog will instinctively take off after
anything that catches his eye. Therefore, a fenced exercise area is a
must.
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Resources |
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Buying a Puppy
Dog Titles
Disaster Proofing
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Clubs
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National
Whippet Club of Canada
Canadian
Sighthound Field Association
Canadian
Amateur Racing Association (C.A.R.A.)
Alberta
Lure Coursing Association
Ontario
Lure Coursing Association |
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CanaDogs.com Breeders |
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CKC
Whippet Breed Standard
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Heather
& Everett Dansereau, Devonair Perm Reg'd
Ontario
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Kennel/Website |
Kathy Whitby
2918 Lamont Road
Saanichton, BC V8M 1W5
(250) 652-5143
Email: vlyne@shaw.ca
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Ask
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Rescue |
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National Whippet Club of
Canada
Paulette Blinch
(250) 964-1429
Whippet Rescue
Canada
Sherrall Chapman
(613) 475-6000
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Did you
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Small
greyhound-like hounds appear in art dating back to Roman times but the
first written English use of the word "whippet" with regard to a
type of dog
was in 1610.
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