Timbreblue Whippets
Timbreblue Whippets


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Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club
American Dog Owners Association
National Animal Interest Alliance

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Considering a Whippet?


Clio & Chaser

The most common reasons for a dog to be returned to the breeder or, worse, wind up in a shelterare: 1) the breed just was not suited to the home or
2) the owner didn't spend enough time training the dog.
Be sure you look at the good and the bad traits of whippets and any other breed you're considering. And remember that dogs don't train themselves to be good citizens and members of the family. Dog ownership is a commitment...be sure you're ready to make it!

We Suggest...

These are our top ten suggestions -- see Whippet Resources and General Dog Resources for additional recommendations

Petdogs-L -- Because no one is born a dog expert... Petdogs-L is a free email list where you can ask any dog-related question without fear of flames. We have lots of whippet owners and breeders on the list who will be glad to answer any questions you might have about the breed (or any other breed or mixed breed, for that matter).

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting and Owning a Dog
by Sheila Boneham ~ Absolutely the best general dog care book we've ever seen. Seldom does a book come along that we can't find anything wrong with...but this may be it! A must for all dog owners.

K9 Deb -- A really good behaviorist's site about canine/human relationships. If you have questions for K9 Deb, join Petdogs-L...she's one of our most active members.

American Whippet Club -- Useful information about owning and showing whippets. Make sure you check out the Frequently Asked Questions and Rescue pages.

Whippet Watch -- A very well-done whippet breed magazine covering the entire whippet. Subscribe and enjoy informative articles and pictures of beautiful whippets every two months.

Whippet View -- Cool Whippet site which includes interviews with Whippet breeders and owners. There are also some excellent articles on crate training and separation anxiety here.

Whippet Lovers Board and Whippet World -- About the nicest places on the web to meet other whippet owners, share experiences, and ask questions.

WhippetSanity - a good whippet email list located at Yahoo. To subscribe, send a blank email to whippetsanity-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Whippets: Everything About Purchase Adoption, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training, by D. Caroline Coile. This inexpensive little book is part of the Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series, and is the best guide for the new whippet owner we've seen. We send one home with every puppy. A very good investment for someone thinking about getting a whippet!

The Whippet by Bo Bengsten -- A comprehensive book written by a well-known whippet breeder for the serious student of the breed. Covers the general character of the breed, selection and care of the puppy, history, showing and judging, evaluation, an overview of racing and coursing, and a rundown on the best-known lines and breeders in North America, Britain, and around the world. The pictures are stunning, the book is easy to read and following, and we recommend it highly to anyone who likes learning about whippets. Information about ordering it is at the Bohem Whippets website.