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Whippet
An elegant, affectionate and exceptionally fast sighthound that is sensitive, agile and often surprisingly calm indoors.
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Score overview
| Characteristic | Level | Score |
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| 4/5 | ||
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Health 4/5 The Whippet generally has a favourable health profile. Conditions to monitor include heart disease, inherited eye disorders, deafness and breed-specific sensitivity to some anaesthetic protocols. Recommended preventive care includes cardiac and eye assessment, BAER hearing testing where appropriate and veterinary procedures informed by sighthound physiology, alongside healthy body-condition management. Advantages Things to consider
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- Individual animals can differ from general breed tendencies.
- Health, upbringing and environment also influence day-to-day needs.
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