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The Whippet is a British breed of medium-sized dog of the sighthound type, related to the larger Greyhound and the smaller Italian Greyhound.Aside from size differences, the Whippet closely resembles these two breeds and is sometimes referred to as the "miniature Greyhound" or, colloquially, as "the poor man's racehorse."
From time of weaning until the puppy reaches 40% of the adult body weight, the optimal energy intake per unit body weight is twice that of an adult dog of the same breed. [7] From 40% to 80% of adult body weight, energy requirements decrease to 1.6 times the adult requirement, and from 80% to the end of growth, this decreases further to 1.2 ...
A Whippet: characteristic long legs, deep chest, and narrow waist of a sighthound. Sighthounds (also called gazehounds) are a type of hound dog that hunts primarily by sight and speed, unlike scent hounds, which rely on scent and endurance.
A group of Labradoodle assistance dogs. This is a list of common dog crossbreeds.These are crossbreed dogs created deliberately by crossing two purebred dogs.Some are known as designer dogs and are bred as companion dogs, often given portmanteau names derived from those of the parent breeds; others are bred to combine specific working qualities inherent in the parent breeds.
An adult with a puppy. The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds. [5] It weighs no more than 5 kg and stands 32 to 38 cm at the withers. [1] It is deep in the chest, with a tucked-up abdomen, long slender legs and a long neck. The head is small, elongated and narrow. [1]
A fast dog with high endurance, [1] the Bedlington Terrier is just as quick in water as it is on land, and their swimming speed rivals that of the Newfoundland. [9] Bedlington Terriers "have pace enough to keep up with the ordinary speed of a horse." [6] Because of the Whippet in their lineage, they have a tendency to bolt. [1]
A teacup dog is a dog that is smaller than a typical dog of that breed. Other terms may include pocket dog , tiny dog , and micro dog . [ 1 ] Teacup dogs are usually bred by mating two runts together.
The Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized dog, which ranges on average from 17 to 20 inches (43 to 51 cm) in height and about 30 to 45 pounds (14 to 20 kg) in weight. The breed has a square structure and is well built.