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Whippet Size Calculator
How big will my Whippet get? Predict adult weight and track your puppy's development.
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After your estimate
First-year playbook for Whippet puppy parents
Whippet puppies are couch missiles. Your chart should sit next to burst-and-rest exercise style, recall before squirrel season, and warmth planning because shivering is their love language.
After the projection
Whippets often look lean; your vet confirms healthy condition, not internet opinions.
Teen ranginess is common before adult muscle arrives.
Weight can climb quietly if sprint exercise drops but bowls stay full.
- Weigh every 2 to 3 weeks.
- Monthly photos.
- Log treats.
- Any lameness after hard play needs vet input.
Reading growth on a sighthound
Rib visibility can be normal on some individuals; muscle and waist tell the story with your vet.
They feel cold; shivering means change the plan.
Prey drive is not optional; leash habits are safety.
- Measure food by weight.
- Jackets in cold weather.
- Recall on long line; avoid off-leash near traffic.
- Soft surfaces for wild puppy play when possible.
What changes month to month
Puppyhood is not one stage. It is a stack of different problems and wins. Use this like a timeline, not a rigid rulebook.
- Phase 18 to 12 weeks: fragile speed
Routine, warmth, gentle exposure.
- Crate and potty rhythm.
- Handling for nails and mouth with food.
- Socialization at easy distances.
- Indoor recall games.
- Limit reckless jumping while bones mature.
- Phase 23 to 6 months: coordination
Leash + recall foundations.
- Reward check-ins.
- Long line work when appropriate.
- Continue stable-dog greetings.
- Short reps, many rounds daily.
- Dental tolerance training.
- Phase 36 to 14 months: teenage Whippet
Channel speed safely.
- Sniff walks plus allowed sprint outlets in safe spaces.
- Never trust off-leash near roads or wildlife.
- Watch weight as growth slows.
- Mental games daily.
- Heat and cold planning every outing.
- Phase 414 to 24 months: young adult
Rhythm matures.
- Exercise per vet guidance.
- Keep measuring meals.
- Continue recall practice for life.
- Discuss cardiac auscultation timing with your vet if recommended.
Start with these for your Whippet
We picked these products to help you take better care of your dog day to day, from a more comfortable place to sleep to safer walks, easier feeding, and the right setup at home. Each category is narrowed to options that are highly rated and make sense for your dog's size and stage.
Daily care
Feeding, exercise, training, home setup, and prevention. Each block is written for people who just checked their puppy’s weight curve.
Feeding Whippet puppies
Your vet sets calories for steady growth.
Measured meals support training.
Some Whippets are dramatic about food; keep routines calm.
- Slow transitions.
- Treat budget.
- Discuss raised bowl vs floor if eating speed worries you.
Exercise: sprint then sofa
Safe zoom space beats endless pavement jogging.
Warm-up and cool-down matter for silly play.
End before exhaustion.
- Leash outside unless fully secured.
- Carry water.
- Stop if limping.
Training polite sighthounds
Cooperation and clarity beat nagging.
Socialization includes novel surfaces and sounds.
Teach mat settle.
- Door manners.
- Muzzle conditioning positive-only.
- Early help if fear or reactivity appears.
Home comfort
Soft beds; Whippets are heat seekers.
Block unsafe jumping routes if needed.
- Coats and house temp plan.
- Fence integrity.
- Gates when unsupervised.
Preventive care
Cardiac auscultation schedules vary; follow your vet.
Dental routines early.
Parasite control for your region.
- Weight log at visits.
- Video limping.
- Breeder screening notes.
When to call your veterinarian
If you are unsure, call your veterinarian, especially with puppies. This list is not complete and does not cover every situation. It is a general reminder of signs many clinics want to hear about.
- Non-weight-bearing lameness.
- Collapse during or after exercise.
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea with lethargy.
- Labored breathing.
- Eye injury.
General educational information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace an exam or treatment plan from a licensed veterinarian. Estimates and tips cannot diagnose illness or emergencies; contact your vet with any health concerns.
Breed Overview
About the Whippet
Affectionate, playful, and calm
Group
Hound
Size Category
Medium
Lifespan
12-15 years
Full Maturity
12 months
Temperament Traits
AffectionateQuietGentleIntelligentLivelyFriendly
Growth & Height Benchmarks
Expected Adult Weight
25-40lbs
Typical Male
25-40 lbs
19-22" tall
Typical Female
25-40 lbs
18-21" tall
Similar sized breeds
Breed history
Where Whippets come from
Whippets were developed in Victorian England as smaller working-class sighthounds able to race and course on weekends then live quietly at home.
They are Greyhound cousins in a portable size, built for acceleration rather than all-day labor.
Modern Whippets are sprinters; off-leash risk and cold sensitivity are breed truths, not personality flaws.
How the Whippet calculator works
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It uses age and current weight
The calculator uses your puppy's current age and weight to estimate adult size. Because puppies grow fastest early on and then slow down as they mature, the estimate adjusts for the stage of growth your Whippet is in.
2
It compares against typical breed growth
Whippets are usually close to full size by around 12 months. As your puppy gets older and more of its growth is already complete, the estimate usually becomes more reliable.
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It checks the estimate against the usual range
Most adult Whippets fall within a typical weight range of 25-40 lbs. You can use the calculator for younger puppies, but estimates are usually more accurate after about 12 weeks.
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