The Biggest Myth About Whippets!

This video is about the biggest myth about whippets needing lots of exercise.
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[@Dubbelmums]

I have tried many breeds, labrador, german shepherd, pumi and i must say, whippet is the easiest dog ever. A run in the field ones a day and he is happy 🙂

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep totally agree 🙏😍👍

[@simoncoco1]

Hey... Can you write a few words about your Pumi? Ive been considering either a pumi or a mudi... Im active and loved my dogs in the past that have good drive and energy+ but are trainable and not too independent/stubborn. Thanks

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@simoncoco1 I don’t know anything about these breeds sorry 🙏👍

[@Dubbelmums]

@@simoncoco1 , A pumi is very intelligent. They love there own voice, if you do not want a dog that barks a lot, you must train it early not to bark. Quick-thinking, learns both good and bad things just as quickly. Must be brushed every week and cut at least 3 times a year if you are not going to the show. A really fun breed. Not as much guard in pumin as in mudin. Love agilty and other fast sports

[@KeefsCattys]

Or YOU are happy? Bet he'd love more !

[@GenuinePluko]

What I love about our 2 Whippets is they are happy with a 30 minute off lead walk, 1 hour off lead walk, 3 hour hike at the beach up all the sanddunes, i've never found them grumble at the distance, still zooming at the end of longer walks. The flipside on a shorter walk they are equally as happy and will go and crash out on the bed/sofa/rug etc 😄

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep just like our two 👍👍

[@OurLadyOfSorrows4]

Haha yes people are always shocked when I tell them my whippet lives in a small apartment with me. "But how does he get all that exercise??!"

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep 👍 that’s it they are the best cuddly dogs you can get too 🙏👍😍

[@chrisparent4660]

Had a Whippet who would tell me when he had enough. Would take the ball, frisbee whatever we were playing with, run to the door and drop it. Time to go in! Unlike many other breeds that could go on and on his exercise sessions could last as long as 10 or 15 minutes to as little as 1 or 2 minutes. I miss that little guy. He was a trip.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Thanks Chris 🙏

[@koreyb]

I've noticed the same thing with my Italian Greyhound. She will run like mad all over my yard, chase the ball a few times, and then she is done and wants to go inside and sleep.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@koreyb yep totally the same 🙏👍😁

[@jrsuk1170]

You won't go far wrong with a whippet. Your whippet will have You trained in no time.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 totally 💯 👍🙏😍

[@PentragonCosplay]

This part of their behaviour (needing short, but intense moments of running and otherwise being okay with normal walks and otherwise snoozing the day away) was actually one of the reasons I choosed that breed. I read about this behaviour in some dogbreed-books, then informed myself on the internet if it´s really true and so many confirmed it that i just knew I found the right breed :)

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Excellent many thanks 🙏 😍👍

[@vincentblack7467]

Lost my job just recently and getting help with my mental health problems and the lady who comes to see me mentioned about getting a dog. I used to have Bedlington terriers many years ago when they were not popular. I see they have got more popular were I live. I have always fancied a whippet and this video as made my mind up. You have two great special friends their.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Oh thanks Mac Louie is a trained therapy dog do check out my other videos they may help you too 🙏 all the best 😍🙏👍

[@gypsylane8723]

I have a whippet best hound ever. We walk in the morning and she has a run in the afternoon. Rest of the time she is a lounge lizard.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep 👍 that’s a whippet for you 😄 thanks for watching 🙏😍👍

[@kcuzz4091]

This is absolutely the kind of dog I want next. I'm not quite there yet since I just lost my dog recently. He was a mixed breed between pug, beagle, and something else and he lived for 17 years. So, I had him for a good long time which was a blessing. I've been doing my research and when ready will get a Whippet or perhaps one from a rescue that might be a mix.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Pleased it helped do check out my other whippet videos there’s lots of info on there too 👍 do hope you find your new best friend soon 🙏😍👍

[@rbailey6949]

Great video as ever Dave - Jennifer and I really enjoyed watching this thanks for making it 🙏👍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Thanks Russ 🙏😍👍

[@jerymarika]

Our whippet usually gets 2 shorter walks and 1h walk every day and he's happy. In the 1h walk we usually make him run either in a dog park near our home or with a long leash for 10-15 min. When we do things we bring him with us and he happily follows along. But what he loves the most is lying on the sofa and getting cuddles! We really feel that he's a low maintenance dog.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep that’s a happy whippet 🙏👍😁

[@sighthound5449]

When I was choosing a breed I saw lots of...’whippets should be kept on a lead at all times as they will run away/after any wildlife or livestock’. Hmmm. I should have taught my whippets to read because they didn’t know that was a thing 🤓. Molly even walked up to an injured ‘pidgin ‘ one day. She sniffed and looked up at me with that... ‘Mum ...help the pidgin’ look on her face. Took me ages to find a willing bird sanctuary to take it in. 😶

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Oh that’s lovely 🙏👍😍

[@gfvankoz2798]

I have two brother Whippets who are turning 8 this August. I adore them and they are great traveling with us and we keep them on the leash at all times unless its a fenced in area. Everything you said about your two is spot on like ours including being couch potatos. Thank you for posting!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏 👍😍

[@crzyhorse88]

My 2 whippets have rarely done more than 5k in 1 day - a short mad run around, couple of short walks and they are happy, my little female absolutely hates bad weather and both will walk around puddles, they won't go to bed without their fleece jumpers at night and are by far the best dogs I have ever seen with kids..zero aggression to anything or anyone (other than rabbits, birds & small furries) -- also, like you say, they are happy with short walks or 10k, as long as they are with you they don't complain - once you have them you won't get another breed - i also recommend getting 2 minimum, as they love to cuddle up to each other.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Excellent comment many thanks 🙏 👍

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Beautiful. Love Whippet the sweetest breed. I had two for almost 17 years- Bella and Sisi. I miss them and think about them every day.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks James 🙏 yep they are just looking dogs and great friends too 🙏😍

[@valentinam.3730]

Thank you for your nice videos!! I really enjoy watching them 😁

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏

[@stephaniehenderson6631]

You have said it before, the beach is one of the best places for a great zoom/mad run away from sheep nesting birds etc. I cannot wait for Willow's vaccinations to kick in fully so we can take her to Silverdale/Southport/Crosby/ West Kirby etc. She is 12 weeks old on Thursday and we have a Whippet because you said years ago about them being able to walk up mountains, but also sleep all day by the fireside, also low shed and low odour. We had to be very patient as lockdown scuppered our plans for the longest time with no puppies available from the best breeders. Then what do you know, we both went down badly with Covid the very day we got her, which was on return from a big Northern Irish family get together, our 1st in 2 years. Still, our dreams have come true and we are so excited to have the most beautiful dog- beautiful inside and out. Thank you so, so much for all your excellent Whippety Tips and keep them coming. How to gradually up the pace of exercise from ickle pup in arms to grown mountain ranger/fireside lover doggy would be a marvellous video if you have the time please xx

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

I’m so pleased you found your best friend 😍 as I keep saying you will be amazed how quickly she will grow you will soon out of the teething period and out and about Recall trying is critical even start it in the house 👍 re long walks and building that up Louie was climbing mountains at the age of one and all we did was slowly keep building up the distance and time of walking 👍 you will have no problem waking for a whippet is easy 😍🙏👍

[@patrickh8602]

Spaniels bend the laws of thermodynamics with their perpetual energy. Its near impossible to exhaust a Spaniel 😂

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 yep that’s right but also great dogs too if you know what you are getting into 🙏👍😍

[@rontanser9369]

Thank you for telling everyone about the myths of whippets and greyhounds they don’t need masses of exercise as you said I have a half whippet half greyhound after he has had a run round we argue who is going to have the Sofa

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep totally 👍👍👍👍👍 thanks for watching 🙏👍😍

[@ianbasson8367]

Great video Dave. My two Beddie/whippets are just the same. A good run and zoomies then sleep. Fast couch potatoes describe them well.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks Ian 🙏👍😍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks Ian 🙏👍😍

[@fionatomney1418]

Thank you for explaining why you couldn't run them off leash on the moors, as my first reaction when watching was why not off leash? I have my first whippet, who is now 10 months old & he has surpassed my expectations. Absolutely delightful to live with & a friend to our cats, horses & other dogs. I live on a farm so it is lucky enough to regularly enjoy off leash gallops with my Dalmatian & Border Collie but as they are endurance runners I have to be careful not to let him over do it.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Thanks Fiona 🙏 yep take it easy to start with but he will soon be running sleeping running sleeping 😍 they are just the best dogs 👍 it’s sounds like you have a great set up there 🙏👍😁

[@moo3333]

My grandson is a Whippet, Fettuccini is his name, Fetta for short. He is beautiful! I've always had Greyhounds and people say the same thing, that they need too much exercise but it really is a myth! Two 30 min walks a day and they are happy then sleep the day away!! Easy breeds and so loving!!! You can check out the videos of Fettuccini the Whippet on my channel.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep totally 💯 👍 thanks for watching 🙏😁👍

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏

[@thebeardsman2031]

Our boy just had his 2nd vaccination, I can't wait to get him out! Great video 👌

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Excellent 👍👍👍

[@robsalvv5853]

I was nodding and yes-ing everything you were saying. I have two too. Two 30min walks a day, sometimes just one, occasionally 3, a zoom or two a week, and my guys sleep most of the rest of the time. I max the sniffing opportunities during their walks so their minds are well exercised. Easy dog to be owned by! Great to see your guys in such fine fettle! Thanks for the vid.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks Rob 🙏 you know your whippets 👍👍

[@katechiconi]

I have a retired greyhound, and the same is true of him. Half an hour walk, and he'll spend the next 5 or 6 hours asleep. 15 minutes of mad zooming around the back yard after his dinner, and that's it for the evening. We have a small 16ft caravan, and he goes everywhere with us, has his own bunk and we have a collapsible dog pen for outside so he doesn't need to be tied up. The whole sighthound family is very rewarding, make great pets, don't smell, shed much, rarely bark (with a few notable exceptions), and don't need huge amounts of exercise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to people who live in flats, either, even the larger greyhounds. Our boy is large, at 36kg, but so long as he has a bed to accommodate his long bony legs, he's happy.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

He sounds great 🙏 and yep totally agree 🙏😁thanks for watching 🙏👍😍

[@karnak50]

My favourte dog x

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏😍👍

[@deliboy1864]

The love for your dog's shines through on your video.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Oh thanks Del 🙏👍😍

[@Oakleaf700]

When I was über fit, in my 30's/40's we had a Lurcher and a Whippet.. but now, with arthritis, I can't do those mammoth walks that the Lurcher loved so much. Our little Whippet is just perfect. Wonderful little hounds.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep that’s whippets 🙏👍😍

[@toffee2too416]

Sight hounds are ace. Whippet or crosses being my fave. We currently have a 7 yr old Whippet X, and yes 23hrs sleeping 1 hr mental. She's brilliant. Poor Misie yesterday went from zero to 28mph in 18 ft across the front room then back to zero when the window stopped her, a cat walked along the window ledge, no damage just a quick huff then back to sleep 😂

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

😂 they are lovely and great fun dogs check out my never videos you will see we got a puppy too 😍

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Awe, just love whippets, such loving dogs! Can't wait to get one later :)

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

You will get there Ellie 🙏 thanks for watching 🙏😍👍

[@hornetboy3694]

Awesome Video thank you

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏

[@martinjacks5631]

I get the same question a lot. I always run through my whippet's daily routine : 6am up. 6.05 breakfast. 6.07 toilet outside. 6.10 back to bed. 10.30 morning constitutional. 12.0 lunch. 12.03 bed. 2.30 walk and run. .....you get the picture! One very fit and placid whippet. He is an absolute treasure.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 excellent 👍

[@Oakleaf700]

Oh my goodness... people who get Spaniels..Just WHY? They just never stop. Worreting about, into everything, restless..just nope! A Whippet is happy with some reasonable walks/runs, and then dozes the rest of the day.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂

[@deepthought3316]

We have a blue Whippet 7 years old and for a dog that's bred for speed she is the laziest dog we've ever had....

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

lol 😂 yep 👍 just like our two 🙏😍👍

[@JackH-zh3wh]

Hi, love the videos. Was just wondering if either of your dogs can be left alone at all? We have just got a puppy whippet, she is a lovely dog but will not settle on her own even for 5 minutes. Shes also not keen on car journeys yet and screams as if she’s really not happy!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi Jack it takes time crate training is critical for leaving them alone and small trips in the car to a happy place and just one step at a time and it will become the norm 👍 we have no problem at all with our two at home of in the car and van they are very happy 👍 hope that helps

[@JackH-zh3wh]

@@onemanandhiswhippet thanks very much. We are crate training and she has just started wanting to go in her crate to play with her toys which seems a good sign. Will try short journeys to somewhere she’d like - difficult at 9 weeks old as she can’t go for a nice walk just yet unless she’s in my coat.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@JackH-zh3wh feed her in the crate too helps 👍👍

[@ianofsjkartwork]

We had a whippet early in my married life he was a great companion..........we have now got a Pug that we had for about 6 years............stay safe..........thanks for sharing

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Thanks Ian 🙏 best regards Dave 🙏👍😍

[@TNewsh]

Great Video I love your Whippets. I'm thinking about getting one,

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks do check out my other whippet videos there’s lots of info that may help too 🙏👍

[@itsjustbree9267]

As someone who enjoys long and challenging hikes, and wants to get into doing multiple-day hikes (or backpacking as I think they call it,) do you think a whippet would enjoy things like that or would it be too much?

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

My two walk around 10k a day no problems 👍

[@katcankan7129]

That was interesting. I thought that they needed more run time too. Will Rosey grow anymore or is she fully grown now?......Hello Jo💜

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks Kat 💕 we are all good up north hope things are good for you too 🙏👍😍❤️

[@choose_chips5010]

Hi Kat👋💕

[@katcankan7129]

@@choose_chips5010 Yes thank you. All is well down south just cold 😬 still being blessed 📖🙏💜

[@LCculater]

Beautiful creatures ❤

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

The best friend you can have 😍😍

[@BruceLethal]

Very interested to hear about recall and off lead walks

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

There’s a video in my whippet play list that covers that 👍kzbin.info/aero/PL54iN7d0JPK0yNg67fNSqTgjeuJ3yZY2G 🙏😍👍

[@jerrypolverino6025]

after thirty years I am getting another in. few weeks and I can’t wait.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

👍👍👍

[@jerrypolverino6025]

I got my Whippet when I was 21. He was my best friend for 14 wonderful and truly amazing years. when he passed away I went crazy with sadness. I had trouble even being around dogs. I am 76 now and after all this time I am ready for another wonderful friend.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@jerrypolverino6025 good for you your in for lots of love and fun with your new best friend 🙏😍👍

[@davidquerry8869]

Little Louie zoomies, that will put a smile on your face.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

He loves his mad runs on the beach 😍🙏👍

[@pt7024]

They're hard to find in animal shelters. I can't believe how much energy they have. An hour or hour and a half? omg the agility. That is more than I can be in a gym!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 👍 thanks for watching 🙏👍😍

[@tonynapoli5549]

Absolutely 👍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

👍👍

[@keithjack9850]

They love a zoom and mine will walk as long as you want, but also likes a sleep and doesn’t like bad weather or puddles.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep 👍 thanks Keith 🙏😍

[@alisonwilliams1193]

Good information for future whippet owners. Welcome to our world 🐕

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks Alison 🙏 hope you are well 😍🙏👍

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Love your dogs and your videos

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏

[@lovelifementoring5399]

Best breed ever and great video 😍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Totally 💯 🙏 thanks for watching 👍😍

[@deborahd2936]

I have a sweet standard poodle who could use a friend eventually, and I see the whippet breed as a great option now that I know about them. I have trained my poodle and plan to put in some time to train especially the first year. Would it work out to have a puppy whippet introduced to a ln energetic standard poodle? She’s sweet, a little in your face, but I think she would calm down. I have see elsewhere that whippets don’t do well with multi dog households, but it seems like that may be less true depending on training and temperament. How do those things affect the result? Thanks!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi Deborah well that’s not easy to say a lot depends on the individual dogs Like people each dog is unique The best think to do it test your dog with whippet and see how they get on and also see how they get on with a puppy in your home too if possible This will really help you understand your dog with another Hope that helps 🙏👍😍

[@92mattster]

It's too bad that I don't have any fenced area for a Whippet to run freely near where I live. It's what's holding me back from getting one. Fingers crossed that my town makes a dog park or something 🙏

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Oh no I hope yo find somewhere 🙏👍👍

[@goodforthesoul3050]

I've got a whippet and a Norwegian Elkhound. They are SO different in every way! I've just subscribed to your channel. I'd love you to have a look at mine!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏

[@deborahd2936]

Also, I have my poodle off leash a lot and have trained her to stop mid chase and return when called, would that would for a whippet? I also don’t have a fence, but again, I have trained my poodle to stay in the yard and I am careful for passerby that she may get to excited to meet. Also my husband will jog a couple miles with the poodle occasionally, is that too much to jog like that? I have so many questions! Thanks.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

You can train a whippet to do all that but a Whippet is a sighthound and they are harder to train recall but again it depends on the puppy some are easier than others Both my whippets are very good on recall Also your dog will help teach the new puppy to understand the norms too 🙏👍😍

[@feckneddy]

How many people ask "is it fast?" or "can it run?" ......Also I got a new rescue puppy :)

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep 👍 and oh wow good for you 🙏😍💕

[@lisapmac2000]

Lovely video, funny and informative for anyone looking at getting a whippy, personally I love them. They suit our lifestyle and they're very portable 😁. We love taking our boys with us in the motorhome including our Greyhound Eddie ❤

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks Lisa and you know your skinny dogs well 😁😍🙏👍

[@timvibes]

I read they don't have the same eager to please energy as a Lab, but do they at least like to cuddle and can tolerate it? I wouldn't want a dog who mostly avoids cuddling. Thanks!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Rosie love cuddles 🥰

[@matthewlaberge]

The same can be said for my ex-racing Greyhound, Donal… he’s the laziest creature I’ve ever met. But when he and Mando the whippet get each other going it sounds like a pack of wolves have invaded my home. Love my two boys.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep just the same 👍 thanks Matthew 🙏😍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep just the same 👍 thanks Matthew 🙏👍

[@sabinebachinger2656]

Thank you very much for all the videos you share. Are your Whippets friendly with other dogs? I have a Border Collie who is very calm indoors, and I would like to add another breed that is calm indoors and was thinking perhaps a Whippet would suit? But then I have heard people say Whippets don't like Border Collies. Is that true? Thank you 🙂

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi Sabina if you are think of getting a puppy whippet I think you will be ok it’s all about setting the norms from day one and if your Border Collie is ok with other days and puppies I can’t see a problem People say whippet’s don’t like cats, rabbits, horses and lots of things but I also know lots of whippets that have started their live with other animals and have no problem at all It may well be different if you get an older whippet at has never know life with an other animal tho Our little Rosie loves all dogs Hope that helps 🙏👍😍

[@sabinebachinger2656]

@@onemanandhiswhippet Thank you very much for your reply. That makes me really happy! Yes, my BC is very gentle with other dogs, and I am thinking of getting a puppy. Your videos have been such fantastic help with the decision making process, and a Whippet definitely ticks all the boxes. Thank you again :-)

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@sabinebachinger2656 👍👍

[@kurta.6670]

Lovely video. Yougave us anice look at whippets. Thanks 11:24 🎉

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏😍😍

[@TomsWhip]

How come they never wag their tails? Is that common for all whippets?

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

No they do 👍😍

[@xobelladonna2443]

I could never decide on a dog is realistically want that would fit my personality and our life. I mean I had a list of dogs I’d love because of how adorable they are etc. but there’s only ONE breed that checks off EVERY box on what I need and would want! ❣️❣️❣️love WHIPPETS!! Can’t wait until I get one

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

They are lovely and easy dogs to live with and are great fun too 👍 do check out my other whippet videos you will se how much we love our two 🙏👍😍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi there sorry I forgot two things in this video The giveaway is for the power unit and the solar panel also you need to subscribe to the Powerness KZbin channel please to be entered into the giveaway link below Thanks Dave www.youtube.com/@Powerness

[@BruceLethal]

I would love to hear about recall and off lead walking .

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

👍

[@BruceLethal]

@@onemanandhiswhippet so I got my first whippet puppy last week !

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@BruceLethal excellent 👍

[@aussie8114]

I could never trust my girl off leash. If she saw something in the distance like a bunny she would watch it then as soon as it moved, off she would go and nothing I could do would stop her. But other than that she was my beautiful girl that I will keep in my heart forever 🙏🏼

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏 they are such a big part of our lives 🙏😍😁

[@sighthound5449]

Love the zoomies at the end ... 🤭

[@MimiMimi-dw7uj]

Best dog ever!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏👍👍😍

[@whippetsadventuresandoneman]

Whippets are such amazing breed. There wonderful in the campervan and home. There extremely lazy mine sleep loads more than they did when they was younger. Totally agree there happy with a walk and sleep all day. I love them to bits would have more 4 whippets not enough 😂 😂 Bless Louie and Rosie there soo adorable 🥰 big hugs and kisses to them both , ♥️♥️🚐

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

And if anyone you know your whippets 😍 that mate 🙏😍👍

[@whippetsadventuresandoneman]

@@onemanandhiswhippet miss taking them away right now tho :( 🥰♥️

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@whippetsadventuresandoneman you will soooooon be back out there in the whippet bus 👍😍

[@whippetsadventuresandoneman]

@@onemanandhiswhippet can’t wait rock up to a beautiful peaceful view and let my girls explore :) ♥️♥️

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Sooooooooon 💕👍😍

[@akbender]

We adopted a 1 year old rescue whippet recently and he is a brilliant dog, however he constantly starts whining in the mornings .. like really early even though he is in our bedroom/it's warm and he doesn't need the toilet or anything (we let him out the first few days and he just keeps whining after). He gets a decent amount of exercise daily, mostly during the day and once we are up and move around the house, he actually goes back to his bed and chills/no whining. It seems he just wants us to get up... do you have any tips for us? How can we stop this behaviour?

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 oh no that’s not good the key is to be in control if you respect to him whining he will very soon know how to get you to respond The things to do are make sure he is covered in the crate, don’t let him out until it’s the right time for you, and when he whining Point at him look into he’s eyes and stay NO ! Keep to this and in a few days you will see he will change and understand the routine in a morning 👍 hope that helps 👍🙏😍

[@akbender]

@@onemanandhiswhippet thanks a mil for the response! That does help a lot!! Randolph (that's his name) doesn't sleep in a crate - but now that you mention the cover... maybe he does need another layer? He just started whining next to me in his bed and once I put a blanket on him, he chilled... our other dog is a pug who is neeever cold (always roasting in his thick coat) so a dog getting cold is kind of a new experience for us that we need to look out for. in any case thanks for the fast response we really hope we can change this behaviour fast otherwise we will go up the walls haha

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@akbender 👍 check this video out it may help too 👍

[@judebrown4103]

Our lurcher used to love to sleep on the bed between us but we discovered he had "sleep startle" and it was too scary not knowing if he'd lash out unknowingly and take your ear off! So he now has full residency on the couch which suits him very well thank you. Shame, he's such a naturally gentle soul... Does anyone know if whippets are prone to this? I do know greyhounds are. My lurcher is a rescue so who knows what experiences he had before he found love with us.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Thanks Jude Louie and Rosie do a lot of sleep running in their sleep 😴 🙏👍😍

[@judebrown4103]

@@onemanandhiswhippet oh that's such fun to watch, I always wonder where they're off to! 😂

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@judebrown4103 🙏👍😍

[@duanerogers1166]

Question: how are the whippets for hunting I live in the the U.S.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

I don’t hunt with my dogs but they are originally hunting dog for rabbits 🐇 👍🙏😍

[@hugobozzy]

Hi would they be ok for a 6 mile run with me most days? Im not very fast!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep many do 👍👍

[@claverton]

I'd read that whippets are called 'sighthounds' because they hunt by sight rather than smell, but looking how these two interact with their environment they obviously have a keen sense of smell and rely on it very much. I love the fact that they have a short coat, much cleaner.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Yep that’s right they are sight hunters but like all dogs enjoy a good sniff too 😍👍👍

[@sherrilldean211]

❤ I wanted a female Doberman pinscher but my complex won’t allow a dog that heavy and physically intimidating :( ... so two whippets it is looking forward to it ... they are ideal for my lifestyle ...

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

👍👍👍👍

[@gabeee4332]

Not sure why you decided on a Doberman at first? Whippets have a completely different personality maybe a German Pinscher would be more to your liking they're a lot smaller than a Doberman have the same look. If you need a dog to be a bit of a guard dog a Whippet is not going to be that for you.

[@sherrilldean211]

miniature pinchers are too yappy ... female runt doobies are fun and caring ... short hair and smart like a WIPPET ... my wife had a gentle Doobie with ears and tail ... our family raised Danes Newfie’s and Pyrenees ... politely I know my dog breeds ... but not all these hybrids mastiffs ... the best all around dog is a female lab ... SHALOHA

[@gabeee4332]

@@sherrilldean211 German Pinscher is not a Miniature Pinscher two different breeds I do agree min pins are barky the German Pinscher is about the same size as a whippet..but I was just saying if you are looking for a bit of a guard dog a Whippet is not...

[@mrbongo8540]

You said “If you let them sleep in your bed”, we have no choice. We can bed Penny down in her bed but she sneaks in with us, waking us up being too hot!

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 good on you Penny 😍

[@duxd1452]

Where did people get the idea whippets need much excercise? They're such lazy dogs. Our whippet prefers to snuggle on the couch for most of the day. And so funny to see your whippet do the pirouette thing, ours does that too when she's excited :)

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 that’s so true 🙏👍😍

[@doloresandruchow9502]

Nice dogs sweet love you4 video

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Many thanks 🙏

[@sabrutat11]

I know that road! 💪

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 there’s no pub on there tho 😳

[@MrMarc1510]

I have a greyhound whippet mix and he is a monkey but we love him ❤️ (He thinks he’s a goat help-)

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Really our two are great 👍 is he getting a good run and long walks too? What food his he having? They are usually the two key areas to look at 😁🙏👍

[@adhartshorn2589]

Thought the same before we had ours feel like we have to drag him out for a walk most laziest breed ive had 🤣

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

😂👍👍

[@kerriblick6899]

My husband wants a whippet we have 6 kids from 5 to 17 all are chilled not crazy hyper loud kids at all we live in a nice village with plenty of open space have a big garden and my husband is home all day every day me n the kids r out during the week and then we are all in most weekends would anyone recommend a whippet for us? Are they very bark happy as we live in a nice quiet could de sac with all elderly folk and we wouldn't want a dark that's going to annoy them or wake up the kids all hours.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi there you sound just the family to have a whippet they are very easy to look after and don’t bark must too. They love to sleep and would love a run around your garden The only thing is recall when if their lead they are likely to chase small animals Recall can be trained but whippets are great on a lead too Do check out my other videos of when we got Rosie as a puppy 👍👍

[@kerriblick6899]

@@onemanandhiswhippet thank you just want to make sure we get the right breed for our family I will give your videos a watch I've only just come accross this channel as my husband seen a lovely whippet on a re homing site and I thought I'd do some research.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@kerriblick6899 no problem happy to help one other thing see if there’s a sight, hound, meet up near you and go along and meet a group of whippet and ask questions 👍👍

[@jacquelinerowan-moon5082]

My girls are permanently horizontal. lol 😊

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Lol 😂 there’s nothing wrong with that they do give the best cuddles too 🙏👍👍

[@Ded-Miron]

angels

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏👍😍

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏👍😍

[@GalicheGal]

These dogs don't have a lot of body fat which means they burn themselves out really quickly a 10 minute dash does for them. Because of the lack of body fat they feel the cold so coats are necessary in winter. Please emphasise to your vet that they they don't metabolise (lack of body fat) anesthetic well so an experienced vet is essential for neutering. My whippet comes camping in the tent with me and is a quiet calm companion. Best retirement dog ever ❤️

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Great advice 😍👍🙏

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Great advice 😍👍🙏

[@jerrypolverino6025]

Anything else is just a dog.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

😍👍

[@ipodgrime]

The main difference between my Whippet and the ones here is that my can't be off his lead...he was a rescue and his recall is awful. He has gotten better in enclosed fields, but we simply cant afford to pay 10 pound an hour each day to let him run

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Louie had 4 home before Compton us you will get there it just take lots of time 🙏👍😍

[@ipodgrime]

@@onemanandhiswhippet are both of yours fixed? Ours is on the larger end of a whippet (half inch from being classed as a lurcher) and isn't fixed. I think that may be a big difference

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Possibly and like people even dog is different too 🙏👍😍

[@KeefsCattys]

If anyone thinks of getting a dog because ' it doesn't a lot of exercise ' They are deluded and will suppress the dogs happiness and fulfilment in life . My whippet is 10 and I walk him maybe 3 hrs per day. Plus car trips out to shops. Sure they love their duvets and warm cuddles by the fire but we need to either accept that our dogs deserve an active life , or take the decision to Not get a dog.

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

🙏😍😍😍

[@gabeee4332]

Exactly! I've had 3 Whippets and honestly I don't recommend them to everyone sure they're pretty to look at but they are in the sight hound group and need to be watched at all times as at any given moment they may chase something. I do take my dog to the beach and she's good off the leash but never do I think she's not going to chase something. They can be stubborn so obedience training will take a lot more dedicated time than say a dog in the working breed group this is why you don't see them much in obedience competitions there are several other breeds that are difficult too this is why nobody should ever get a breed just because they're cute or pretty everyone should be prepared to know the breed first. When they say a breed needs an experienced dog owner they should know what the means...not for everyone. Like I say I love my Whippet but I do know they have certain needs and restrictions.

[@bladerunnervw]

Wise words my Whippet friend 🐾👍🏻

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Hi John hope you are all well 🙏👍😍

[@bladerunnervw]

@@onemanandhiswhippet All good thank you , hope to see you soon 🐾👍🏻

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

@@bladerunnervw excellent yep be great to catch up 👍👍