Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United KingdomWhippet at a glance
- Origin
- Northern England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1800 to 1890 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Sighthound
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 162
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. From the English verb "whip", to move briskly, for its speed.
Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres, Bulldog, Curly-coated Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel
Close by DNABulldog1835 to 1875 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Greyhound61.7 Mb
- Italian Greyhound28.1 Mb
- Scottish Deerhound24.2 Mb
- Pharaoh Hound13.1 Mb
- Bedlington Terrier11.1 Mb
- Toy Manchester Terrier10.1 Mb
- Irish Wolfhound9.8 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Whippet appears 1800 to 1890 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Whippet is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineIndustrial Revolution91 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBorder Collie1800 to 1915 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom