A Whippet sprints, then sleeps. The AKC says they stretch out and relax for long hours between bursts.
Slim dog, Economy run
At 25 to 40 pounds a Whippet is slim and light, and Economy (4x4 ft, $52 a night) is the match. Tall and thin, he still has the inside half to stretch out and the outside half to look around. Two Whippets from one home fit in one Economy run for $52 and $44.
Coat and baths
A close, smooth coat with occasional shedding per the AKC. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, the short column is $40 at 26 to 50 pounds, and $35 in the extra short column. Please ask to confirm. A Whippet's thin coat dries quickly.
Gentle, amiable, all business when chasing
The AKC calls the Whippet amiable and gentle, and says give him something to chase and he is all business. Whippets like a fenced yard to run in, and the fenced play areas at Happy Paws offer that. The AKC adds that they rarely bark. Walks are included, and a Whippet will happily do a lap of the field.
Heat, cold and the run
A short thin coat gives little insulation. In winter the heated runs and the blankets matter more than they would for a Lab; a lean dog with a thin coat is happy on the Kuranda bed under a blanket. Summer is milder for him, with the indoor side air-conditioned.
Relaxing between sprints
The AKC says Whippets stretch out and relax for long hours between bursts. A Kuranda bed lifts a thin dog off the floor, and blankets are in every run. For two Whippets from one home, Economy sharing is $52 and $44 a night on the 2026 rates. Check-out is by 11:30 AM.
Prey drive and fences
Because the AKC calls the breed a sighthound that goes into business when something runs, check-in is best done with your Whippet leashed in the car until staff come to walk him in. A secure collar and an up-to-date vaccine record keep the process smooth.