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Forcasting Whippet Height
When I had my first whippet, I cut and saved an article by Mary Beth Arthur, “Marial”
out of the July 1990 “Dog World Magazine”. I found it very helpful and refer back to it
often with each litter I’ve bred. We know how important it is to keep track of growth
when picking our puppies. It is heart breaking to have that “perfect pup” that you’ve
put so many hopes in to, grow past the allowed height. Growth spurts at different ages
can vary with the different bloodlines. I have had puppies stop growing at 9 months
and some to nudge up a bit even after a year. I have also had a few “settle back” as
much as a ¼ inch.
The chart below was compiled by Mary Beth to show the differences of growth stages
between 5 different dogs and 5 different bitches. I hope you find it useful.
out of the July 1990 “Dog World Magazine”. I found it very helpful and refer back to it
often with each litter I’ve bred. We know how important it is to keep track of growth
when picking our puppies. It is heart breaking to have that “perfect pup” that you’ve
put so many hopes in to, grow past the allowed height. Growth spurts at different ages
can vary with the different bloodlines. I have had puppies stop growing at 9 months
and some to nudge up a bit even after a year. I have also had a few “settle back” as
much as a ¼ inch.
The chart below was compiled by Mary Beth to show the differences of growth stages
between 5 different dogs and 5 different bitches. I hope you find it useful.
Thank you, Mary Beth, for permission to reprint your growth chart.
Vickie Smith
Editor
Vickie Smith
Editor