Whippets make great house dogs, they’re docile and super laid back, so they get on well with pretty much all households. They’re not naturally aggressive dogs, so are safe to have in the house with children, too.
Whippets are also better than most at being home alone during the day or sleeping alone at night without experiencing any separation anxiety or restlessness – whippets weren’t bred for companionship.
So, they’re pretty chill and happy to snooze if no one is available to play. This also means they don’t tend to bark as much as other breeds.
The only issue with whippets in the home is that they do naturally want to chase prey, so any other small, furry pets might be at risk if you bring a whippet into the equation.
To ensure your whippet is well-behaved around other dogs and humans, you should start socializing them as soon as possible. This will give your dog more confidence and prevent them from being afraid and defensive when meeting new dogs and humans.
This is especially important with breeds like whippets because they are inherently shy.