{"id":409,"date":"2019-08-09T13:39:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T13:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/pets\/?p=409"},"modified":"2019-08-09T13:39:28","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T13:39:28","slug":"whippet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/pets\/whippet\/dogs","title":{"rendered":"Whippet"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Whippet is the smaller version of the breed known as the Greyhound and was originally bred as a coursing hound. Over the years these slight yet elegant dogs have proved that they are extremely good at their jobs and have became a favourite with many people in the country and around the world. They are also known as the snap dog.<\/p>\n

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These dogs are very loving and gentle in a home environment but remember they are hounds and that mean they do still have a strong prey drive. So if they see something moving in the distance they will chase it without a second thought. So this is important to have a secure garden so that this dog can’t escape.<\/p>\n

This breed also thrives in the home environment and will happily lay on a couch with their owners and give them lots of love and care. Do remember these dogs need lots of exercise. They also require a lot of mental stimulation so playing interactive games is a good way to keep them happy.<\/p>\n

These dogs are normally quiet and gently but can sometimes be nervy and shy if not socialised at a young age or when they haven’t been given the best start in life. These dogs are often wary of strangers and will bark when they feel threatened.<\/p>\n

these dogs have an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years that when they are properly cared for and are fed an appropriate diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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