Pictures can be found here. Whippets are affectionate, lively, and sweet. They are calm, quiet, and devoted. They are also sensitive, so they should not be roughly treated. They are good with children as long as there is no roughhousing. As always, to avoid small dog syndrome, whippets need a firm and consistent pack leader.
They are good with other dogs, but will chase (and kill) cats and other small animals if given the chance. Household cats that they know and are accustomed to will, however, be left alone.
Whippets are very fast and agile. They need regular opportunities to run on open ground (in a safe area) and need a daily walk. As said before, they love to chase small animals so a fenced yard and a leash is essential.
They are prone to stomach and skin problems, but have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years. They have a short, smooth coat so they are easy to groom. They are average shedders, and their coats are virtually free of "doggie smell".
Whippets are sensitive to the cold, so dog sweaters are advised. They are calm indoors so they will do okay in an apartment as long as they get a lot of exercise.
info source: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whippet.htm
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