Dog breed catalog
Sighthounds
WHIPPET
| Classification | Code |
|---|---|
| 10 | FCI-Standard N° 162 |
Use:
Racing dog.
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.
temperament:
An ideal companion. Highly adaptable in domestic and sporting surroundings. Gentle, affectionate, even disposition.
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).
criteria:
A,B,C,H
Overview of dog breeds:
- Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
- Pinscher and Schanuzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Terriers
- Daschunds
- Spitz and Primitive types
- Scenthounds and Related Breeds
- Pointing Dogs
- Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
- Companion and Toy Dogs
- Sighthounds
- Breeds provisionally accepted