What are whippets like to live with?
First of all…close! They may look cat-like and aloof, but most of these dogs are real snugglers. They like being with their people all the time and will want to share your bed as well as the sofa if you’ll allow it. A whippet is not a dog you can expect to lie quietly on the floor at your feet…he’ll be curled up next to you on your chair. They’re sometimes referred to as “Velcro dogs.” With a whippet in the house, you may have more company than you want in the bathroom, and if you go out to the mailbox, you might be greeted just as enthusiastically upon your return as you would be after a two-week absence. This is not the breed for you if you need a little more distance between you and the dog. Occasionally you may encounter an aloof whippet, but that’s not true of most of them. Whippets are playful but gentle dogs. In addition to being one of the most affectionate breeds, whippets are also funny, clever, and playful. They’re mischievous (especially as puppies) and often have their
