We would like to help you find a wonderful Whippet to join your family, however, you will need to do your research, be prepared to be screened and it may take awhile.  All of this will be worth your time and effort to be rewarded with the right dog!   We will only recommend or refer inquiries to American Whippet Club breeders that do health testing and have Whippets that are sound in both mind and body... Below we have some guidelines below to assist you in your search!  Please scroll down to read them.

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 BEFORE YOU BUY A WHIPPET....HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES - PLEASE READ!

1.  Whippets in the newspaper or on Craig's list, etc. is a bad sign.  Reputable Whippet breeders take reservations long before their litter is born and do not have to advertise. Also note that just because they have a pretty web site, it does not make them reputable.  It is also a bad sign if a breeder offers multiple breeds for sale.  This is a red flag that they are a commercial breeder or puppy mill. 

2.  Make sure the breeder is an AWC (American Whippet Club member) This can easily be confirmed and make sure you do so to see if their record is good.  If they are not a member, find out why? Get references (names and contact info for people having gotten a dog from them) and call or email them to see what they say about their dealings with this breeder.

3.  You MUST do a personal visit to the see the Whippet breeder and check out the environment. Resist buying from anyone that has a bad situation just to "save" the puppy or adult.  That is how they make money. A dirty environment produces a dirty puppy.  Parents with shy or weird temperaments produce the same.  Be careful! Any breeder that refuses to let you see where the puppies are raised and offers to "deliver" the puppy has something to hide. See both of the parents if possible. 

4.  Get on waiting lists of reputable Whippet breeders that are planning litters, leave a deposit and keep in touch.  Make sure you get a full health guarantee and contract to cover unforeseen circumstances should your dog or puppy not work out.  We always give new homes a two week trial period just in case.  

5.  Parents of Whippet litters should have the appropriate certifications and health screenings done.  This means eyes CERF certified and hearts checked.  Don't take their word for it, ask to see copies of the certificates. Some Whippet breeders are also doing BAER testing for hearing disorders.

6.  Research.  Get a copy of the pedigree and ask some AWC breeders their opinions about health or temperament problems that they may be aware of.  Even if you are only looking for a companion or pet Whippet, it is a good sign to see that the parents and pedigree have champion titles.  This proves that they are of recognized quality and worthy of being bred. 

7.  Take your time.  Have the Whippet puppy or adult evaluated by other reputable breeders before you make a final decision.  Whippets live a long time. You deserve a healthy, well bred and well socialized Whippet that will enhance your life.