Whippet

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Whippet
The greyhound Whippet is a canine breed of English origin. Its official name, according to the nomenclature of cynologique Fédération internationale, east Whippet. It derives from "whip it", which means "whip check!" or "go for it!" injunction that bettors throwing their favorites during races.
The Whippet greyhound is the most widespread in France. It is a very sensitive dog, very sweet and clean. It adapts well to city life, provided they can spend regularly during frequent and long walks. Its vitality is the perfect companion for joggers. He does not bear the solitude but with calm. It is robust, but he fears the cold.

It is used for hunting hares, and England, it is also involved in racing greyhounds, known as the "racehorse of the poor."

History
It looks like the greyhound of Pharaoh and some claim it would probably have been introduced during the Roman conquest of England in 55 BC. J.-C.. The origin of the race seems rather go back to England from the fifteenth century.
Known since the seventeenth century in northern England, where it was used in place of Fox terrier for hunting hare, the race has been set at the end of the nineteenth, by providing blood terriers and small Greyhounds.

It has been recognized as such until 1899, after a serious selection from 1880. At that time, workers and miners in the industrial regions of northern England, passionate racing capture rabbits, but subject to the prohibition of possessing Greyhounds (privilege of the royal family), have selected this small dog lively, from its noble cousin, Greyhound, and various inputs, including the Bedlington terrier and the little Italian greyhound.

Character
Intelligent, sensitive, extremely affectionate toward his master.

Divers
This dog robust, fearless and efficient, is capable of reaching speeds of over 60 km / h. Clean, it requires little maintenance. However, his skin is fragile and he feared draughts.

Allure General
The Whippet combines great elegance to real qualities of athlete. It represents a model of grace and power. Head long, beautiful neckline and a "safe" the arrivals. Allures clear and frank.

* Weight: male 10 to 16 kg, 11 kg female.
* Size: male 47 to 51 cm; female from 44 to 47 cm.

In recent years, the official size ( "standard") was amended, reaching a size of 53 cm and weighing 15.5 kg for males. Females have more of a dominant character.

* Sizes maxi and mini admitted: male 45 to 53 cm; female of 42 to 49 cm.

Robe
Skin: very fine. Hair: end, short and tight. Color: all colours or combinations.

Head

* Skull: long, dry, flat on top. Slight stop.
* Eyes: oval, bright, vivid expression.
* Ears: small, fine texture and brought "pink".
* Gueule: jaw strong and powerful, well-drawn. Articulation to scissors. Truffle harmonized the dress.

Neck
Long, muscular, an elegant arcure.

Corps

* Before-hand shoulders: oblique and muscular. Omoplates clearly drawn.
* Dos: large, firm and rather long. Net voussure in the kidney, without excesses, however.
* Breast: very high, very fragmented at the heart. Côtes well curved.

Members

* Past: rights and aplomb.
* Postérieurs: strong. The leg is wide, well grassets cranked, hocks well down.
* Feet: very clear. Fingers well separated joints closed. Bearings thick and solid.

Queue
Long, tapered, without fringes. In action, it forms a delicate curve does not rising above the line back.

Use
Dog racing and companionship

Health
The Whippet has an average life of approximately 13 years. It is subject to the stomach twists.

Read also Yorkshire Terrier

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