Whippet
HundMittelGewicht 9–16 kgLebenserwartung 12–15 J.
A pocket greyhound — sprinter and couch potato in one. Thin skin tears easily; watch an anesthetic/drug sensitivity (BCHE deficiency).
Wesen: Quiet and tender, couch potato indoors, explosive outdoors
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Skin tears (thin skin)
Running scrapes break skin easily — keep a first-aid kit
Häufig
Butyrylcholinesterase deficiency (BCHE)
Anesthetic sensitivity — tell your vet and test
Beobachten
Cardiac rhythm abnormalities
Post-exercise fainting needs ECG
Beobachten
Periodontal disease
Routine care
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1BCHE DNA test (pre-anesthesia)
- #2Heart auscultation (annual)
- #3Skin check for injuries
🍚 Ernährung
Lean physique is normal — don't over-feed; quality protein.
🛁 Tagespflege
Winter coat needed (no fat layer); sprints in enclosed areas only — strong prey drive.
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