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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

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