This is Lilly, what a beautiful dog she is! Whippets come in a wide variety of colors and markings and I sure like the ones Lilly got! These dogs can be wonderful pets once you get past the puppy stage where they are known for destructive behavior. They are also known as the poor man's race horse and their larger cousin is the greyhound. One look at that body and you can tell she is fast, whippets can reach 35 mph.
Spanky makes instant first impressions of other dogs (and people). Some he likes, some he just puts up with, and some he does not like at all! Lilly fits in that last group and I do not know the reason. Maybe its her wild carefree attitude or maybe it had something to do with her bounding into the Starship as if she owned it. I don't know but i will bet they will never be best friends!
Whippets are sighthounds-they specialize in pursuing prey, keeping it in sight, and overpowering it with speed. They have keen vision, a flexible back and long legs, and a deep chest to support a large heart. Spanky has none of that, but resembles a sighthound in his high prey (squirrells & cats) drive where he will suddenly chase a moving object or small animal forgetting all training.
If you want to try a whippet as a pet, expect to pay $500 to $1,000. Whippets are very playful and excel in racing, obedience, and tracking.
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