Longhaired Whippet
The Longhaired Whippet is an athletic and endearing dog. These little speedsters are extremely friendly and love the company of others
About this Breed
The Longhaired Whippet, also called the Windsprite or Silken Windsptire, is, by all means, a Whippet with a longer coat. Walter A Wheeler Jr. discovered the recessive gene for long hair in Whippets and bred them into existence. These dogs popped up in America during the 1970’s. Longhaired Whippets are sighthounds and are extremely athletic dogs. Their coat is very soft and often wavy or curly. Fortunately, this wonderful coat does not require more than average maintenance. This is a smart breed that absolutely adores people and values companionship above all else.
Height
Male: 19-22in
Female: 18-21in
Weight
Male: 20-30lb
Female: 20-30lb
Fun Fact
It is was believed that the Longhaired Whippet was created by crossing Whippets with Shetland Sheepdogs. The breed’s founder denies this, claiming the breed comes from a recessive gene found in Whippets.
Favorite Names
For Males
- CH Stone House Heart of Gold
- Dojan
- Force
- GrCH Stone House Milagro
- Happy Dream's Damour
- Max
- Redford - CH Stone House Heart Throb
- Shady
For Females
- Brikal Willow at Stone House
- CH Stone House Firelight
- CH Stone House Kyanite
- CH Stone House Soaring to the Gold
- Leia
- Myth
- Penny
- Stone House Come Touch The Sun
- Stone House When I Dream
- Tova's Gotta Dance
Common Locations
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Oregon, United States
- New York, United States
- Germany
- California, United States
- New Jersey, United States
- South Carolina, United States
- British Columbia, Canada
- Virginia, United States
- Ontario, Canada
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Dojan
Purebred
Force
Purebred
Redford - CH Stone House Heart Throb
Purebred
Zia
Purebred
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Shady
Purebred
Stone House Come Touch The Sun
Purebred
Stone House When I Dream
Purebred
Myth
Purebred
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Happy Dream's Damour
Purebred
Tova's Gotta Dance
Purebred
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