Frequently Answered Questions

How can I find out more information about whippets?

• Come to one of the NCWFA events and meet the members and their whippets.
• Visit the American Whippet Club Home Page. Also, check out our Links Page for other whippet-related websites.
• Subscribe to the Whippet-L email list (see below).

How do I subscribe to the Whippet-L email list?

• If you sign up for this list, we suggest subscribing in digest format.
• When you join, you will get a message describing how to subscribe in digest format and how to unsubscribe. Make sure you save this information!
• Send mail to LISTSERV@APPLE.EASE.LSOFT.COM with the command 'SUBSCRIBE WHIPPET-L firstname, lastname' as the body of the message (omit the quotes and substitute your name).
• Many whippet breeders, rescue representatives, and other whippet owners participate on this list, and they can be great sources of information. However, be aware that this list can also get very busy at times.

What activities can I do with a whippet?

Whippets in general can excel at all sorts of activities, including showing, racing, lure coursing, obedience, agility, tracking, and flyball. Several Whippet owners also volunteer in animal-assisted therapy programs.

Whippets are also great at snuggling with their owners and snoozing. The more ways you can find to include your Whippet into your life, the happier both of you will be.

What activities can I do with a rescue whippet?

Rescue whippets can participate in almost any activity besides conformation (showing) and racing. To sign up for some of the events (including lure coursing, obedience, tracking, and AKC agility), you need to apply with the AKC for an ILP (Indefinite Listing Privilege) number, which involves sending in a short application form and two photos.

Rescue whippets also excel at snuggling and napping!!

Why do so many Whippet owners have more than one Whippet?

Whippet owners say that whippets are like potato chips ("can't have just one")! Most whippet owners end up with a second one sooner or later. In addition, whippets are very attached to their owners and may have varying degrees of separation anxiety if they are left alone day after day. They tend to love other whippets, and do better when left at home during the day if they have a friend to keep them company.

Can I get a small brindle (or fawn, white, blue, etc.) female puppy through rescue?

Rescue whippets come in all shapes and sizes, colors and ages. Temperament, personality, and training are more important qualities than color when it comes to placing rescues and matching the right dog to the right home. We rarely ever get puppies into rescue, so if you have your heart set on a puppy, please contact a responsible breeder. You may want to check out our Breeder Listing service.