Daily Life of Whippets

A day in the life of my two whippets: Snoot (5 years old, tan, male) and Snilly (2 years old, fawn brindle, female), from sprinting around the dog park to playing with a whippet puppy. See what tricks they do, what type of food they eat, how many hours do they sleep.
Meet Snoot:
• Meet Snoot the Whippet
Watch Snilly grow up from a puppy:
• Meet Snilly: Whippet P...
Watch Snoot and Snilly at the park:
• Whippets at the Dog Park!
Watch my friend dog-sit Snoot and Snilly for a week!
• dogsitting snoot and s...
Instagram:
/ a_snoot_named_whippet

[@hgbugalou]

I love my whippet and the bred in general so much. Just great dogs. The prey drive comment is so important for anyone considering a whippet. My old boy who passed a couple years could have couldn't even use an invisible fence system. He'd run right past chasing a squirrel getting zapped the entire time. My new boy is not a year old yet and I'm noticing his drive starting as he is now eyeballing ducks and squirrels. We have a full blown fence now through. 😊 Anyone that wants one, just keep this in mind. They really can have zero regard for thier own safety when they start chasing a critter. They will have trigger critters too. For my last whippet, he'd ignore most small birds, racoons, and cats, but any kind of rodent, rabbits, or geese he was all over.

[@kivzzzz]

Wow, apartment dog bath?? I've never heard of anything like this, so cool!

[@garyhoffman1394]

My whippet is exactly the same. I bring him to work and he sleeps under my desk at the office all day until walk time at lunch then quitin time. He is the EASIEST dog ever. I love him to pieces!

[@wurble]

I'm a dog walker by profession and have a whippet that I walk every day. I'm constantly blown away at her speed and rate of acceleration when we play fetch. She is incredibly well behaved too.. unless she see's a squirrel.

[@michellechang827]

so cute when they both have the frisbee in their mouths and walk in sync

[@gotcathy]

i know right, its a real sight im blessing everyone at the park with

[@PETER394100]

I had a Basenji for over 15 years and I’ve always thought Whippets and Basenjis are the cutest dogs on the plandt!😁😁👍

[@PazmanBC]

Great video. I use to have two whippets myself but they've past on now. You hit all the key points. And so right about the bathing. Whippets never smell unless they get into something specific.

[@14sasst]

Just got a whippet mix. This explains so much ! Why he has so many accidents. Guess he just really has to go a LOT ! He’s still the sweetest dog ever !

[@Worriedwhippet]

These two are really sweet together. Every time I see someone with two whippets I'm one step closer to getting a friend for Jess! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Oakleaf700]

Snoot is divine! Snilly is a dear little dog. Two is definitely a lovely number.

[@gotcathy]

Totally agree, they have a lot of fun together

[@greenshp]

I appreciated this, Cathy. I have had greyhounds (three at a time!) and it is interesting to see that the whippets have the same behaviors. I am getting old now, and am thinking about a whippet - a little less dog to handle than an 80 lb. greyhound. LOL

[@boblor2484]

I had rescue grehounds two at a time and as I got older I did switch to whippets, yes they are pretty much the same but easier to handle I am 73 now.

[@kahwws5190]

Hey my family and I were looking for a puppy recently and your video helped us decide on a whippet! This was the best lifestyle video we could find and showed us how they might act. Our 9 wk. old whippet pup appreciates you guys!!!

[@gotcathy]

That's awesome, I'm so happy it helped you out. Congratulations on the new puppy!

[@presbricks762]

How's the whippet doing?

[@kahwws5190]

@@presbricks762 Hes good! 1.5 years now and hes trained and we love him!

[@johnstrawson8226]

Pitbull. Not a purebred but a mutt. Really great family dog. I've lived with whippets as well and they're also a good family dog.

[@ImaDoGToo]

OMG super adorable!! LOL

[@Oakleaf700]

My word! that Apartment dog bath......So civilised! Never seen one like that before, or even knew they existed. My friend has ''Hardstanding'' dog wash outside her house with hot and cold water. Whippets ''Highstep'' grit into their undercarriages, and of course, love to roll in fox poo.. The 'Maze' bowl looks a great idea.

[@gotcathy]

Definitely very grateful for the dog bath, or else I'd have to go in stores to get them cleaned Haha yes without the maze bowl, Snilly might shallow all her food at once!

[@Oakleaf700]

@@gotcathy Oh my son had a Whippet who basically bolted his food so fast when young it could sometimes make him regurgitate. I fed him separately from Twiggy the Lurcher, but we are getting a puppy soon, and I think I'll buy one of these bowls, because it can't do them good to ''Inhale'' their food! :)

[@cmalc8]

The most beautiful and lovable dogs on God's green earth.

[@katebemb8900]

I love whippets especially yours , and my Lucy Lightfoot , the most adorable breed in my opinion , 💘🇬🇧

[@mateobatiste1220]

i own one .... those dogs are just soooooo cute ! love it

[@kentchambers8642]

Thanks for posting Cathy. My girl Puzzle a (2 yr old whippet) and I watched it together. We've watched all your whippie videos and she loves seeing your ones run around. When she saw your 2 playing bitey face she jumped off the couch and ran to the tv and put her paws up on the tv wanting to join in. Please keep the whippie content coming, it's fantastic. Appreciate the effort you put into your videos.

[@gotcathy]

haha that's so cute, snilly always touches her nose to the tv whenever she sees other dogs on the tv

[@johnstrawson8226]

Why do you keep saying whippie ? You do realize the dog breed is called Whippet ? Whippee are you one of those people that gives cutesy name's to everything ?

[@puppygirl123]

lmao snilly be hogging everything

[@eaglet2000]

Snoot is trying to be the gentleman, always letting the lady take everything and then be happy with what is left. That is real life.

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Awe, whippets are just awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@terriburlile6985]

You're fur babies are absolutely gorgeous not only in looks but also temperament. It's also apparent they're well taken care of, suited for your/their environment and want for absolutely nothing. What better life could any dog need or want...? As a fellow dog lover I thank you for sharing such a wonderful look into their daily lives. As odd as it'll sound...I have a Rat Terrier that looks almost identical to yours in markings, body shape/build & fur... No shedding & grooming is done for pleasure not necessity. Her coat is short, tight and almost maintenance free. The only difference would be if you stood Missy next to your Whippets she would end up looking like a Toy or almost a teacup breed size. She's not...but would come up short standing next to yours lol...

[@crzyhorse88]

Crazy - i have 2 whippets, male and female, almost identical size and build of your 2 - the male is also older & they have absolutely identical personalities as yours...right down to the way they are with other dogs and also how food driven my female dog is and the way she steals food and eats it herself - this was like watching a video of my 2 in my house - my male is way more chilled out and easy going than the female, he also mothers her and cleans her like she's a pup, even though they're 6 & 6 1/2 - best dog breed out there.

[@gotcathy]

haha that's wild!

[@Australia-ky7kx]

Gorgeous dogs a bundle of delightful energy. Thanks for posting.

[@Sk1nSz]

I swear to god I wish I had a whippet... too bad I don't want to keep up walking them multiple times a day...

[@discowhistle]

Expat in Norway here. “Snill” means kind or nice in Norwegian. How appropriate! I’ve had whippets too. Thanks for the video.

[@gotcathy]

aw that is so sweet, i love that! thanks for sharing

[@tumpylollen8841]

Just love it!....Beautiful!

[@popkinson]

What wonderful hounds. I am a Whippet owner too , mine sleep most of the day as well. lol

[@LTJuni0r]

Love your whippets. I have a 3 year old male (same coat/pattern as Snilly) but he hates the getting a bath lol

[@gotcathy]

aww ya im surprised my dogs dont mind, especially because whippets can get so cold during a bath due to their thin skin

[@drewking250]

Mine was the same. He use to despise having baths but thought it would be fun to roll around in rabbit crap when we use to take him up the hills. Obviously we had to bath him to his disgust

[@elisewoods217]

My 8 year old whippet also hates baths, any time anyone says bath she runs in the opposite direction 😂

[@user-pi9lv9mt9c]

Love the video thanks

[@davidohara7669]

Whippets are awesome dogs. Have had 17.

[@blinddog1212]

What a beautiful whippet duo you have! We have a 3 year old, Anning. She's a doll and gets along great with our two older cats. Agree that whippets are great cuddlers. Anning also gives me a similar look when I'm checking Slack/working my tech job and not giving her more attention.🤣 Thanks for sharing this great day in the life video; hopefully it convinces someone who's on the fence or hadn't considered before to adopt a whippet.

[@curiosityrepository]

Such a nice life for these two. They look very happy ❤

[@keirmcewan5299]

Watched this twice! Never commented on a video on KZbin ever in my life but this is amazing content for someone who loves this breed. Thank you! I have a 1 year old whippet named goose and she is exactly like your pups.

[@gotcathy]

Goose is such a cute name! 💖

[@stephaniehudson5616]

Omg your dogs are adorable! I actually know Winthrop the whippet from working at a doggy daycare! I'm getting my own whippet puppy soon :)

[@gotcathy]

Whoa!! I know the doggy dog care you're talking about haha. We'll have to all meet up when you get your whippet puppy! That's so exciting

[@matthockman]

Amazing vid with very relaxing vibes. Thanks for sharing!

[@gotcathy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MelHyde]

They're so precious

[@gotcathy]

aw thank you!

[@FloarMin]

i also have a whippet and i csn confirm whippets are good cuddlers

[@paumic6366]

Thank you for this nice video! Greetings from Germany

[@amandasandefur1406]

I have Chihuahuas, we see the same wrestling routine. Lots of fun to watch

[@noho-peforus]

Love Whippets. Thanks very much.

[@fn8772]

unbelievably cozy vibes

[@mackencheez6552]

I love my whippet, looking at getting a second one! By far the best, sweetest dog I’ve ever met and owned (imo).

[@gotcathy]

two is so much fun!

[@AutomaticDuck300]

Whippets are the best dogs. My parents have a brindle whippet and she's so funny.

[@robertyap1595]

Whippets are the best dogs.

[@franreid8203]

I HAVE A WHIPPET; SMART, LOVEABLE, SNOOZY, IMPRESSIVE.

[@gotcathy]

snoozy would be such a good name for my third whippet haha!

[@blacknwhitehound]

Very cool sight hounds are great !

[@presbricks762]

I've got whippets and I love them

[@casanovanyc1]

ABSOLUTELY! Great video! Thanks so much!

[@flossie9987]

Snilly loves Snoot its so cute

[@destinationpodcast9658]

so wonderfully useful -- thanks so much

[@Scottishman50]

You're an Amazing owner ❤

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

My whippet gets 1-hour of walking at 5:30A every morning and three 30-minute runs a week, normally at 3-4 miles per run.

[@alexanderstormdahl2562]

Thank you, really great video!

[@ebengtsson]

So inspiring and cute, were picking up our boy on saturday and I can't wait!

[@gotcathy]

Exciting! Good luck!

[@chrispbacon3042]

Hard day at the office for these two.

[@bfree6521]

Sweet doggies

[@robsalvv5853]

I thought the opening segment said "a lay in the life of..." and it'd be right! Lol 2x whippystick furparent here too. Crazy cuddlers and snoozers at 5.5yo and 6yo. Loved your vid.

[@gotcathy]

hahah! a lay in the life, hilarious

[@yellowbeard9958]

My girl gets sardines in oil once a month and loves her big run on dunes with my big boy hound lurcher .and wrecks him everytime my bed is 6inch high off floor and she sits looking at in but won't jump up on it ??? Mams huge bed game on 😂 best dog breed .yep totally bias ✌️ fantastic .

[@learnguitarat6043]

We just lost our 2nd JRT and the Whippets remind me of a large JRT. I'm researching dogs now for the Spring time.

[@patrycja3220]

I just lost my jrt two weeks ago (my first dog ever, was poisoned ): ), and I’m adopting a whippet puppy. I didn’t want to adopt another jrt as it would remind me too much of my previous dog, but now that you mentioned it, whippets do resemble of jrt in a way

[@geckogonkey799]

@@patrycja3220 i have a jrt and i’m looking into getting a whippet for my next dog. I absolutely love jrts but i’d love to own a bigger dog. Do they have many similarities?

[@deniceharman1722]

Great video ❤️

[@gotcathy]

Glad you liked it!!

[@biohazard_]

OH my gosh Snilly is a REPLICA of my girl Shelby!

[@SkindrixX]

I have a full blood 80lb Pittie , a 55 lb half Border Collie/pit bull and a 115 lb half anatolian shepherd/husky. My doggies do not sleep with me , I sleep with them, I have accepted that it is their bed they just let me lay in it , lol

[@toddmcdonough]

Awesome

[@hunterrider452]

I love dogs❤ especially whippets

[@InfiniteGameReviews]

Why not bring Snoot too when you take out Snilly? Walking two dogs isn't much difference from walking one and I'm sure he would be happy to get an extra walk? Staying inside 7 hours without peeing is a long time for a dog. I our country we even have a law saying dogs shouldn't be left alone for more than 6 hours at a time.

[@rebecculousrk]

Where do you live that there’s that amazing dog bath there? I’m so envious, and really, it’s very smart for landlords to help keep the tenant’s dogs clean and smelling nice 😊.

[@gotcathy]

its the marq in lafayette, indiana. ya i definitely like to look for places with good dog facilities

[@Cerecia61]

Whippets Rocks! I hade 3 males and lost two ow them this year and have only one left. Best breeds ever but I love all sight dogs.

[@gotcathy]

Aw I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you're doing well!

[@Cerecia61]

@@gotcathy Thank you. Not really, but we are working on it.😞We have now just lost the last one....

[@Te3time]

Oh to be a little dog who sleeps all day

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Thus is very useful thanks so much ☺️

[@gotcathy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanscott6796]

I love your videos! Your whippets are so cute and trained so well. You make it look so easy. We have a 1 yr old, Sophia, who looks just like your Snilly. She is the best puppy but she got high anxiety in the crate so we stopped crating. We keep her in our room if we have to leave her, but even at a year old, she still gets anxiety when left alone. She’s ok if someone is in the house, but she is not ok when she’s completely alone. She just howls and paces and looks out the window and at the door. The breeder just had another litter and we have the opportunity to get another one in the Spring. We know whippets do good in pairs but just wanted your opinion if you think it’s too early to get a second one with her just being a year? Would love to know your thoughts:)

[@gotcathy]

personally i think it's a great idea, theyre definitely better in pairs and it might help with sophia's anxiety

[@eaglet2000]

Beautiful whippets. They really look happy and enjoying themselves. Is a quick brush enough after going to the dog park or do you need to clean them well every day? On the question of feeding, several VETs believe that good quality kibble is better than RAW for dogs. Personally, I like the way you feed your whippets, dry food in the morning and kibble with raw or just raw in the evening. I prefer this combination to all RAW. Is it better to give dinner before or after going to the dog park or walk? And why do you feed them so late, at 11pm, just before going to sleep? Well done for this video. Please give us more 'daily life' vids, they are so helpful.

[@gotcathy]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Mark! I think a quick brush after going to the dog park is good enough just to get any stray dirt out. Ya, It's quite expensive to transition to all raw, so I agree, I like a mix of a kibble and freeze dried or raw. I never thought about what is the best time to feed then, but maybe 11pm is too late, thanks for pointing that out. I'll look more into that. Thanks!

[@FourTwenny]

Picking up my second whippet on Sunday. I have a 4 year old female who I got as puppy and am getting a retired show dog that is a 5 year old female. I am bit worried about how they will get along.

[@lindabloom6517]

Snilly looks just like my girl Faith

[@megansaneibingley8420]

My whippet (Dax) gets so jealous of my brother and I. I’ll go to hug my mum and she’ll jump in (literally) to protest lol

[@davidohara7669]

I have a whippet going on 18 years old.

[@hunterrider452]

Your dogs are so cute

[@gotcathy]

aw thank you!

[@Juliet_Capulet]

Whippet. Whippet good.

[@carlaanderson3016]

I have a qustion- so when you feed your dogs at night and then husband walks them and or plays fetch, are you not concerned about bloat?

[@alexlola4723]

i miss my whippet sooo much

[@lynneftw]

Hi! What size (Medium, Large) cave bed works well for an adult Whippet?

[@closepersonalacquaintance]

Where did you get the collar? I've been looking for a martingale with a buckle but can't find anywhere!

[@gotcathy]

we use mighty paw collars, they are super secure for when our whippets try to whip the collars off 😭

[@moonbeamsrainbows3080]

I've got 2 whippets one 9 years old the other 6 yrs old.i absolutely love the breed .I am a bit concerned though that you feed them raw and cooked food mixed at night .I was told by my vet that raw shouldn't be mixed other than with pellets . something to do with digestion.

[@DeBeard]

A full-time dog feeder?😝

[@scaleop4]

all so i wish to boop the adorable snoot

[@scaleop4]

snoozy dogo yea sounds like me....i like my bed hahah

[@gotcathy]

Check out the video all about Snoot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmLXo4VnfJqWaKM

[@cammm360]

Hi!! I’m getting into whippets, and how much would you say they shed? Ty!! Love both ur dogs :) 🫶

[@gotcathy]

it's really not much compared to other dogs, but you may find some dog hairs on your clothes especially black clothing, furniture, etc.

[@cammm360]

@@gotcathy tysm!!

[@johnstrawson8226]

Dogs need to be bathed monthly ? Who told you that a groomer ?

[@laurao7259]

I think it is not enough how often you walk them :/ In Germany everyone would be shocked honestly. Not saying you don’t want the best for them, but to me they seem too energetic at home for Whippets. I mean every whippet is kinda different but knowing, that you don’t really walk them enough … idk I think you would give them a lot more enrichment if you would simply walk them more :/

[@crewser004]

You’re pups are almost as cute as you! 😅 That peanut butter jar had me rollin!

[@drsnejpapir217]

When i can start to teach my whippet. I have Female 2 mounths old

[@quicktipschannel]

what camera do you use?

[@gotcathy]

canon g7x and canon m50

[@wfpa40yt]

😄💕

[@gren509]

Good mom !

[@sofijab7308]

i wish to have a whippet

[@moalivia]

I love whippets! ❤️ And I'm sorry, not trying to be rude. But I'd like to give a friendly reminder to cut their nails. It's for their wellbeing as especially whippets and other sighthounds are prone to paw/leg injures. Short nails make the injury risk lower. I personally cut my pup's nails once or even twice a week to keep them as short as possible. ☺️ You seem to be doing a very nice job with them other wise though!

[@fraugerhard5942]

Are whippets in general healthy dogs? I've just lost my dog after 10 years of severe illness (epilepsy) and I don't want to go through that again.

[@gotcathy]

sorry to hear that, in general whippets are healthier dogs because they are purebred and i feel like mostly have issues with their teeth at old age

[@kat4269]

You drive two blocks? Why?

[@frankherrewijn2508]

You have to get in your car for a 2 minute drive? That's just upsetting

[@geckogonkey799]

It could be a dangerous road🤷🏻‍♀️ There is a dog training facility about 4 minutes down the road from me but if i tries to walk i would be flattened!

[@frankherrewijn2508]

@@geckogonkey799 No I get that. They should make some sidewalks

[@garymitten]

Love whippets, but the only thing that worries me is letting them off the lead. What are your experiences guys?

[@gotcathy]

I only let them off lead in a fenced park! I've have too many instances where I think I can trust them but they bolt after the first squirrel or rustle they hear