We may be looking to get a whippet puppy at the end of the summer, and I have been doing quite a lot of research on the breed. I know they have a following on here so I have some questions (if you don't mind)
- Play - owners refer to them (often) as being bitey when they play - does this cause problems with other dogs in the park?
- Puppydom - owners often refer to how awful they are as puppies - can you be specific?
- Coats - are any coat colours prized over others? I like the fawn ones, but am not overly fussed.
- Male or female - I have seen that the males are meant to be more affectionate - is this true?
- Exercise - they are generally described as being quite laid back, but that they need a good run each day. I also remember seeing that they are prone to injury - are they better walked in a park than in the woods?
- Sensitivity - DD is a rather hormonal preteen, so I hope that the dog will be soothing and silky when needed, but also drag her out of the house to the park. Apparently whippets are sensitive, will the odd flounce upset them? We're not a loud or shouty household really, but DD can have the odd outburst.
- Exercise (again) - Doggo will be with one of us at all times, but may need a dog walker every now and then. Will they be ok with a gaggle of assorted urban breeds?
- We will be getting a puppy from a breeder as we have a rescue cat. None of the rescues will claim a whippet is 'cat friendly' so no luck for us there. Any experience of introducing a whippet pup to a resident cat? The cat rescue have offered to support us in this, so we should be ok.
Thanks everyone!