Whippets are a very adaptable dog breed. They will equally enjoy country life or apartment living as long as they have a chance to be close to their owners. These medium size sighthouds match most but not any lifestyle. Find out with this checklist if the whippet world and yours are compatible.

A whippet IS FOR YOU if:

--you appreciate a quiet companion.

Whippets are not compulsive barkers and rarely bark without reason.

--you cherish a neat and clean house.

With their long legs and short coats, whippets hardly carry any dirt in the house. They move around furniture with discerning care.

--you appreciate an affectionate but not fawning pet.

This breed easily gets in tune with your moods.

--you delight in beauty.

The balance and elegance of your whippet will be a daily gift.

--you want to get rid of rodents from your garden.

Make no mistake, the same dog lounging on the sofa is a very determined mouse exterminator

--you want a healthy dog.

Despite their fragile appearance, whippets are healthy dogs and they will grace you with their company for many years.

--you appreciate an endless variety of coats colors to choose from.

Any color is accepted for this breed. Don't be tempted to collect one of each because it makes a lot of whippets!

--you would like a double duty companion.

Whippets are high energy outdoor, low energy inside.

--you have children.

A whippet will be a reliable pet for your kids.

--you are sport minded.

Whippets excel in many sports: lure coursing, racing, agility and are great show dogs.

A Whippet IS NOT FOR YOU if:

--you are a compulsive groomer.

The silky, wash-and-wear whippet coat is for most owners a blessing. But if you enjoy long grooming sessions with your dog you won't find in this breed your perfect match.

--you don't believe in leashes and fences.

Even the quietest and most obedient whippet might be gone in a moment after a squirrel at neck breaking speed. A leash in any traffic area is the best insurance against car accidents.

--you are looking for a bodyguard.

The sweet nature of this breed makes of these dogs more an alarm than an armed guard.

--you want a kennel dog.

Whippets thrive on human company and cannot take extreme cold.