Whippet

Hound

Coat

Any Other Variety (AOV):
Solid:
Tan: with in the saddle pattern only.
Sable: Red or Blue sable in the Clear, Minimal or Classic pattern. This breed allows only tipping (using a furfile), not solid shading, except the ears, tailtip and spine which may use solid shading colour.
Masking: Standard masking is allowed in the following combinations may be masked with , may be masked with and may be masked with
Masked dogz may have 'etching' which is a thin line of the masking colour as tipping or solid as trim between the white and coloured areas.
Urajiro: Allowed on all of the above.
White Markings: Any of the above colours with or without in any amount. Those that are not solid/self, trim, or Irish spotting (minimum) may have a white head with coloured ears.
Ticking/Roaning: Ticking is allowed.

Brindle variety:
Brindle: with or with
Sparse brindles are allowed to have uneven brindling, including solid areas without visible striping.
Tan: One of the above brindle combinations with in the saddle pattern only. Saddle colour must match the striping.
Masking: All of the above may be masked with (standard mask), masking must match the stripe colour.
Masked dogz may have 'etching' which is a thin line of the masking colour as tipping or solid as trim between the white and coloured areas.
Urajiro: Allowed on all of the above.
White Markings: Any of the above colours with or without in any amount. Those that are not solid/self, trim, or Irish spotting (minimum) may have a white head with coloured ears.
Ticking/Roaning: Ticking is allowed.

Eyes

except in dogz with blue on them (base colour, mask, brindle) which have

Nose

except dogz with blue on them (base colour, mask, tipping, brindle) which have . White and cream dogz may have or

Faults

Wrong eye colour.

Disqualifications

None

Varieties

AOV, Brindle

Notes

The whippet resembles a small greyhound, but has most likely been crossed with italian greyhounds as well as bedlington terrier (once there were wirehaired whippets). It is believed to be an old breed, and a painting by Jean Baptiste Oudys (1686-1755) show a beautiful whippet-like dog.

The whippet was originally kept as a racing dog by poor mineworkers, and people as a general did not think too highly of the breed. It wasn't until the Duchess of Newscastle showed the breed interest that it became 'clean'. The whippet was recognized in 1890.

The whippet is a well balanced combination of muscle and strength, combined with elegance and beautiful lines. It is built for speed and working ability. The head is long, thin, with little stop. The eyes have an alert expression. The body has a very deep chest, with a clear arch over the topline. Straight frontlegs with well angulated hind - the dog should cover a lot of ground. The tail is long and gradually thinning towards the tip. The coat is short, fine and close-laying.

Breed Files

Filename: Whippet GT
Offset: CA22
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: February 6, 2011
Notes: Three tail variations, 2 variations in chest depth, and optional liplines.

Filename: SN Whippet
Offset: 223A
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: September 1, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and tail. Tail carriage variations.

Filename: Abno Whippet
Offset: 9E2F
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 8, 2006
Notes:

Filename: Whippet
Offset: FF29
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:

Filename: CS Whippet
Offset: F69C
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Includes variations in chest shape, body length, leg length, snout length, tails, topline and can come with or without claws. Angled legs and addballz tails - may be unsuitable for obedience.

Filename: CS whippet
Offset: F69C
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: September 5, 2004
Notes: Comes in three sizes, with three muzzle lengths and three muzzle thicknesses. There are six addball tail variations in the file, the two most extreme ones are shown, and the tail can also be kept tucked under the body in different fashions. Angled legs. May have claws.