Whippet.

Origins

Great Britain. PATRONAGE FCI.

General Appearance

Balanced combination of muscular power and strength with elegance and grace of outline. Built for speed and work. All forms of exaggeration should be avoided.

Size

Height at the withers Dogs 47-51 cm (18 1/2 – 20 ins). Bitches 44-47 cm (17 1/2 – 18 1/2 ins).

Coat

HAIR
Fine, short, close in texture.

COLOUR
Any colour or mixture of colours.

Behaviour & Temperment

An ideal companion. Highly adaptable in domestic and sporting surroundings. Gentle, affectionate, even disposition.

Breed Movement

Perfectly free action. In profile should move with a long easy stride, maintaining the topline. The forelegs should be thrown well forward and low over the ground, hindlegs should come well under the body giving great and powerful drive. General movement not to be stilted, high stepping, short or mincing. True coming and going.