Puppies require 4 bowls of food a day while the adult Whippet will want 2 bowls of food. Dogs are individuals and not all Whippets will eat the same amount of food. How much your adult dog eats depends on his size and his activity levels. Trim the nails and check inside his ears and mouth for signs of infection. The skin is vulnerable to cuts so check him over when you’re brushing him and make sure he hasn’t any sores or scrapes on the skin. A good brush twice a week will be adequate for this slender dog. Whippets are looked upon as low maintenance dogs that don't shed much. You can take him for a walk every day too.

Whippets love running so if you’re lucky to live on a farm or at the beach, he will love those short bursts of speed in open places, chasing a ball. Typical symptoms of a dog with allergies include sneezing,scratching and very distressing for a dog, itchy and red skin which can eventually ooze.Īs a responsible dog owner it is imperative when you detect problems with your dog, to get him to the vet immediately. Look out for allergies in your dog as they can cause a host of problems which can include his skin, his breathing and problems with digestion. You need to know that this disease isn’t reserved for old dogs but can start while your dog is still a puppy and that it can lead to lameness. You'll notice he battles to play games anymore and he also battles to get up after lying down. This is a ball and socket joint problem where the joint doesn’t function smoothly and the grinding of the bone leads to pain and arthritis for your pet. Hip Dysplasia is such a common dog illness that it always bears mentioning. He is energetic, curious and alert and above all he wants the attention of his human family.Ī Feist is a robust dog who doesn’t have any particular health issues, and with good care he can reach 18 years of age if looked after well. As with any other dog, training and socialization will be important for him so that he is obedient. Intelligent and alert, the Feist is a dog that will respond well to training. Some Feist owners prefer the look of a docked tail and then docking is between the second and third joint of the tail. He is a sturdy dog with a medium length tail which he holds up. Perhaps because of so many genes being involved with this dog, it is more easily identified because of its hunting abilities. The coat of the dog is available in a variety of colors but they are essentially a bi-colored dog such as red and white, tan and white, black and white, while solid colors are fawn, white, light brown, black and brindle too. Standing at about 46cm to 56cm in height and weighing in the region of 10 to 15kg, the Feist is a short haired dog that doesn’t shed much and he is not hypoallergenic. If you’re looking for a good watchdog and protector, you won’t find these characteristics in the Whippet. They're intelligent so wont have problems with learning. In fact, without proper socialization, they can become timid in unknown environments. They’re willful dogs so will do well with training and socialization. They’re able to adapt to life in the city or the countryside but they will need exercising. They’re demonstrative and love showing their love for their family. The Whippet loves to run but when they’re not prancing around, they love spending time with their human family and that includes other pets as well as children. The coat is short and smooth and comes in many colors – tan, silver, black white, brindle and bi- or tri-colored.

They are part of the Hound group, It’s a deep-chested dog with a long, lean head with fairy large eyes, a long neck, floppy ears and slim legs. They descended from Greyhounds, resembling them in looks, just smaller. The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound breed standing at between 45–56cm in height and weighing anything between 6 and 13kg.

Feist dog breed characteristics