The UK breed standard gives a desirable height of 47–51 cm for dogs and 44–47 cm for bitches1. A UK breed guide says most Whippets weigh about 10–18 kg2, and TopDog Harnesses puts a typical adult chest at 56–71 cm3.
Adult Whippet measurements
| Chest girth | 56–71 cm3 Typical adult range quoted by a UK harness maker. |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10–18 kg2 UK breed guide: most weigh about 10–18 kg. The breed standard gives no weight. |
| Height at the shoulder | 44–51 cm1 Breed standard desirable height: dogs 47–51 cm, bitches 44–47 cm. |
Harness
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Crate
UK crate guides put an adult Whippet in a 36 in crate4.
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