🐶 Dog · size Medium
Whippet
Medium dog breed with unique character.
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Weight
7–14 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
12–15 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
Le Whippet is a breed of dog size medium, weighing 7–14 kg et vivant en moyenne 12–15 ans.It adapts better to a setting with outdoor spaceand accompanies children peacefully.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium format (7–14 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years on average, depending on maintenance and feeding.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for its balance.
- 4Minimal grooming — little shedding, occasional brushing.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Whippet of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of whippet (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a whippet ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 12–15 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a whippet ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
150 g
per day · 572 kcal
75 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Whippet
Is the Whippet suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day for a Whippet?+
What is the life expectancy of a Whippet?+
Is the Whippet good with children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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