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Coat

Any Other Variety (AOV)

Solid: Grey (25) Black (35) Cream (45) Orange (65) Brown (95) Tan (105) Blue (115) Dusty (125)
Tan: Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105) with Grey (25) Black (35) Blue (115) in the saddle pattern only.
Sable: Red or Blue sable in the Clear, Minimal or Classic pattern.
This breed allows only tipping (using a furfile), not solid shading, except the ears, tailtip and spine which may use solid shading colour.
Masking: Standard masking is allowed in the following combinations:
Cream (45) Orange (65) Brown (95) Tan (105) Dusty (125) may be masked with Black (35)
Grey (25) Cream (45) Tan (105) Dusty (125) may be masked with Grey (25) Blue (115).
Masked dogz may have 'etching' which is a thin line of the masking colour as tipping or solid as trim between the white and coloured areas.
Urajiro: Allowed on all of the above.
White Markings: Any of the above colours with or without White (15) in any amount.
Those that are not solid/self, trim, or Irish spotting (minimum) may have a white head with coloured ears.
Ticking/Roaning: Ticking is allowed.

Brindle

Tan: One of the above brindle combinations with Grey (25) Black (35) Blue (115) in the saddle pattern only. Saddle colour must match the striping.
Brindle: Must have one of the following combinations:
Cream (45) Orange (65) Brown (95) Tan (105) Dusty (125) with Black (35)
Cream (45) Tan (105) Dusty (125) with Grey (25) Blue (115)
Sparse brindles are allowed to have uneven brindling, including solid areas without visible striping.
Masking: All of the above may be masked with Grey (25) Black (35) Blue (115) (standard mask). Masking must match the stripe colour.
Masked dogz may have 'etching' which is a thin line of the masking colour as tipping or solid as trim between the white and coloured areas.
Urajiro: Allowed on all of the above.
White Markings: Any of the above colours with or without White (15) in any amount.
Those that are not solid/self, trim, or Irish spotting (minimum) may have a white head with coloured ears.
Ticking/Roaning: Ticking is allowed.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99)
Gold (120-129/100-109, 215) Copper (60-69) in dogz with blue on them (base colour, mask, brindle).

Nose

Black (35-39/244)
Blue (20-29/110-119/120-129) in dogz with blue on them (base colour, mask, brindle).
White and cream dogz may have Liver (90-99/50-59/60-69/188-189/228) Flesh (180-187/70-79/40-49/213)

Faults

Wrong eye colour.

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Whippet resembles a small greyhound, but has most likely been crossed with Italian Greyhounds, as well as Bedlington Terrier (once there were wirehaired Whippets). It is believed to be an old breed, and a painting by Jean Baptiste Oudys (1686-1755) show a beautiful Whippet-like dog.

The Whippet was originally kept as a racing dog by poor mine workers, and people as a general did not think too highly of the breed. It wasn't until the Duchess of Newscastle showed the breed interest that it became 'clean'. The Whippet was recognized in 1890.

The Whippet is a well balanced combination of muscle and strength, combined with elegance and beautiful lines. It is built for speed and working ability. The head is long, thin, with little stop. The eyes have an alert expression. The body has a very deep chest, with a clear arch over the topline. Straight frontlegs with well angulated hind - the dog should cover a lot of ground. The tail is long and gradually thinning towards the tip. The coat is short, fine and close-laying.

Breed Files

Whippet - Grand Theft

Grand Theft

Filename: Whippet GT
Offset: CA22
Base: br
SCP: br
Accepted: February 6, 2011
Notes: Three tail variations, 2 variations in chest depth, and optional liplines.
Whippet - Supernova

Supernova

Filename: SN Whippet
Offset: 223A
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: September 1, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and tail. Tail carriage variations.
Whippet - Abnormality

Abnormality

Filename: Abno Whippet
Offset: 9E2F
Base: SDalmatianiamese
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 8, 2006
Notes: -
Whippet - Faerie Barn Dance

Faerie Barn Dance

Filename: Whippet
Offset: FF29
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes: -
Whippet - Java V2

Java V2

Filename: CS Whippet
Offset: F69C
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Includes variations in chest shape, body length, leg length, snout length, tails, topline and can come with or without claws. Angled legs and addballz tails - may be unsuitable for obedience.
Whippet - Java V1

Java V1

Filename: CS Whippet
Offset: F69C
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: September 5, 2004
Notes: Comes in three sizes, with three muzzle lengths and three muzzle thicknesses. There are six addball tail variations in the file, the two most extreme ones are shown, and the tail can also be kept tucked under the body in different fashions. Angled legs. May have claws.