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  • WhippetBowie@lemmy.worldOPtoaww@lemmy.worldBranch Manager
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    15 days ago

    Yes that exactly. His recall is AMAZING, but only when he feels like it. Often he’ll run in the opposite direction, pee on a tree and then come running to me at 50kph. Whippets were bred to be independent hunters so they make their own decisions.

    Also be warned about 1/3rd of the whippets we know have a big squirrel body count and can’t really be let off leash. Bowie is not a killer and we’re grateful for it.

    Edit: forgot to mention the first two years of Whippet life is difficult. All the bad points are exaggerated. They really calm down after two years.


  • WhippetBowie@lemmy.worldOPtoaww@lemmy.worldBranch Manager
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    16 days ago

    Slightly crazy. Super unreliable. Needs a coat in the winter. Will tunnel under your bed sheets and kick you in the stomach. Extremely clingy.

    So much personality. Amazing to watch run. Ridiculously cute. Phenomenal cuddlers. They love you with all their hearts.

    We’re Whippet people for life 🧡