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Question of
In which country was the Whippet developed?
- England
- Germany
- Scotland
- France
Question of
The Silken Windhound is a Longhaired Whippet which is considered a separate breed by the FCI and AKC.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Silken Windhound is a Whippet cross breed (usually with Shetland Sheepdogs or Borzois). It is not recognized by the AKC or FCI. The FCI did, however recognize the wire-haired Whipped as a separate breed until the 1960's. </div>
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According to genetic research, the Whippet shares the MOST common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- Greyhound
- Italian Greyhound
- Azawakh
- Scottish Deerhound
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> <a href="https://petrage.net/how-closely-is-your-dog-related-to-other-breeds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More Here.</a> </div>
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A “Bully” Whippet is an extremely muscular Whippet resulting from a genetic mutation.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> <p>The Bully Whippet is the result of a mutation in the Myostatin Gene which is responsible for controlling the growth and development of muscle tissue.</p> </div>
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What is the average running speed of a Whippet? (AKC Fast Cat/100 yards)
- 30.5 mph
- 27 mph
- 34 mph
- 24.5 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The average running speed of Whippets is 30.58 mph. The fastest speed was by a dog named Jammin' Afternoon Tea At Chartwell at 40.99 mph! </div>
Question of
According to the ground-breaking book “the Intelligence of Dogs” by professor Stanley Coren, where do Whippets rank in intelligence out of over 130 breeds.
- 19
- 34
- 51
- 94
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Whippet ranks 51st out of 138 breeds. They will generally learn new commands in 25 to 40 repetitions and follow first commands more than 50% of the time or better. They are considered average canine intelligence. </div>
Question of
What were Whippets once called?
- Pocket Greyhounds
- Snap Dogs
- Lightning hounds
- Rabbit chasers
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Whippets trace their modern origins to late 19th-century England, where they were developed from smaller Greyhounds and dogs imported from Italy. Bred for speed and agility, they became known as the "working person's hunter"—a compact, affordable alternative to the Greyhound, perfect for coursing rabbits and hares. Their lightning-fast, explosive chase earned them the nickname "snap dogs" because of their cat-like ability to suddenly pounce and seize their quarry. </div>
Question of
According to FCI breed standard, there is only 1 coat color/pattern NOT accepted in Whippets. Which is it?
- Merle
- Blue
- Solid White
- Brindle
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to FCI breed standard, Whippets can be any color<em> except</em> merle. </div>
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Where did the Whippet rank in prey drive out of 124 breeds, according to the C-BARQ Dog Temperament Research study?
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 14
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> n the C-BARQ study from the University of Pennsylvania, the Whippet ranked 6th out of 124 breeds in prey drive—their need to chase after small animals. That's one of the highest rankings possible! So if a squirrel passes by, your Whippet is GONE—they simply can't resist the chase. This makes sense, since Whippets were bred for centuries to course rabbits and hares. Their explosive speed and strong prey drive are deeply wired into them. </div>
Question of
What condition is very common in outwardly healthy Whippets?
- Heart murmurs
- Seizures
- Low thyroid function
- Digestive Issues
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Data from 226 dogs in 2008 showed 91% of outwardly healthy whippets had heart murmurs. Heart murmurs are very common in outwardly healthy Whippets—and most turn out to be harmless "flow" or "innocent" murmurs. Why? Whippets have large hearts and high cardiac output, so strong, fast blood flow creates normal vibrations that sound like a murmur through a stethoscope. Many young or fit Whippets have soft grade 1 or 2 murmurs with no structural heart disease. However, the breed is also prone to adult-onset mitral valve disease (MMVD), and vets can't always tell the difference just by listening. The only definitive way to know is an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) performed by a specialist. So while murmurs are common and often harmless, they're worth checking out—especially in breeding stock and older dogs. </div>
Question of
Whippets are prone to anesthesia sensitivity and may have an adverse reaction to the drug.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Other sighthounds such as Italian Greyhounds, Greyhounds and Salukis share the same sensitivity. It is believed this occurs because of their low percentage of body fat, which affects the speed their bodies can metabolize anesthesia. </div>

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Whippet Challenge Quiz

In which country was the Whippet developed?

The Silken Windhound is a Longhaired Whippet which is considered a separate breed by the FCI and AKC.

According to genetic research, the Whippet shares the MOST common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

A “Bully” Whippet is an extremely muscular Whippet resulting from a genetic mutation.

What is the average running speed of a Whippet? (AKC Fast Cat/100 yards)

According to the ground-breaking book “the Intelligence of Dogs” by professor Stanley Coren, where do Whippets rank in intelligence out of over 130 breeds.

What were Whippets once called?

According to FCI breed standard, there is only 1 coat color/pattern NOT accepted in Whippets. Which is it?

Where did the Whippet rank in prey drive out of 124 breeds, according to the C-BARQ Dog Temperament Research study?

What condition is very common in outwardly healthy Whippets?

Whippets are prone to anesthesia sensitivity and may have an adverse reaction to the drug.

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