TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: History and Basic Characteristics 3
- The Life History 4
- Notable Characteristics 6
- Quick Facts 8
- Chapter Two: Owning Whippets 11
- What Makes It a Great Pet? 12
- Is Whippet Breed Right For You? 14
- Legal Requirements and Dog Licensing 15
- United States Licensing for Dogs 15
- United Kingdom Licensing for Dogs 16
- How Much Do I Need? 17
- Are You Ready? 17
- Chapter Three: Purchasing a Whippet Dog 25
- What Kind of Whippet Do I Want? 26
- The Responsible Whippet Breeder 28
- Twelve Points You Need To Remember In Finding a Great Breeder 29
- Characteristics of a Healthy Breed 33
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 34
- Chapter Four: A Sustainable Home for Our Furry Friend 41
- Housing Requirements 42
- Housing Temperature 45
- Guidelines on How to Keep Your Pup Happy and Safe 45
- Chapter Five: Feeding and Nutritional Guide for Your Whippets 49
- Nutrition 101 50
- Characteristics of a Great Dog Food 52
- Myths and Misinformation 53
- Reading the Food Label 53
- What Your Whippet Needs to Avoid 54
- How Much Should You Feed Your Dog? 54
- When to Feed Your Dog 55
- Chapter Six: Grooming 101 57
- Grooming Your Whippet 58
- Nail Care 58
- Chapter Seven: Whippets as Show Dogs 61
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Whippet 71
- Should I Breed My Pet? 72
- Why Should I Not Breed My Pet? 72
- Test Your Whippets: 73
- The Birthing Process 74
- Before the Birthing Process 74
- Stage One of Labor 75
- The Stage Two 75
- The Final Stage 76
- Chapter Nine: Basic Health Hacks for Your Whippets 77
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency 78
- Immune Mediated Disease 79
- Steroid Responsive Meningitis 80
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 80
- Addison’s Disease (Canine Hyoadrenocorticism) 83
- Hypothyroidism 85
- Symmetrical Lupoid Onychoclystrophy 88
- Immune Mediated Polyarthritis 90
- Cushings Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) 92
- Megaesophagus 95
- Corns 98
- Cheat Sheet for Whippet Dogs 101
- Whippet’s Basic Information 102
- Home Requirements 103
- Nutritional Needs 104
- Breeding Information 105
- Glossary of Dog Terms 107
- Index 113
- Photo Credits 117
- References 119
