Whippet
DogMediumWeight 9β16 kgLifespan 12β15 yrs
A pocket greyhound β sprinter and couch potato in one. Thin skin tears easily; watch an anesthetic/drug sensitivity (BCHE deficiency).
Temperament: Quiet and tender, couch potato indoors, explosive outdoors
π©Ί Common diseases & risks
High
Skin tears (thin skin)
Running scrapes break skin easily β keep a first-aid kit
Common
Butyrylcholinesterase deficiency (BCHE)
Anesthetic sensitivity β tell your vet and test
Watch
Cardiac rhythm abnormalities
Post-exercise fainting needs ECG
Watch
Periodontal disease
Routine care
π Recommended screening & frequency
- #1BCHE DNA test (pre-anesthesia)
- #2Heart auscultation (annual)
- #3Skin check for injuries
π Nutrition
Lean physique is normal β don't over-feed; quality protein.
π Daily care
Winter coat needed (no fat layer); sprints in enclosed areas only β strong prey drive.
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