How to Find a Whippet

Breeder Search tips & NWCC Directory

Are You Looking for a Whippet?

Now that you have done your research and are better acquainted with the breed, have you decided a whippet is for you? Reputable breeders do not have puppies available all the time, but their puppies will be worth waiting for!

See the Breeder Directory below for an NWCC club member in your area.

Important Search Considerations

Searching for Your Whippet Companion

Don’t be in a rush - it may take a while to find the “right” match for you. You need to visit as many different whippets as possible in a variety of places other than just the breeders’ homes. See them out in public, at a race or lure coursing event, or at a dog show. Be prepared to be carefully screened by breeders as to your lifestyle, living situation hopes and expectations for the dog and your experience with animals and whippets in particular. Whippets are not suitable for everyone and just might not be the right breed for you.

The breeder you select will want to maintain contact and a friendly relationship with you so that they can offer you advice and guidance throughout the dog’s lifetime. It is important that you choose a breeder that you can work with.

About The Breeder Directory

If you are confident that a whippet is the right breed for you, then we invite you to contact one or more of the members listed here to arrange a home visit and have a “hands-on” experience to learn more about the breed.  All of the members listed have agreed to abide by the NWCC Code of Ethics; By-laws, Rules and Regulations set out by the Association and the Canadian Kennel Club.

Never buy from pet stores as they support puppy mills.

While the National Whippet Club of Canada cannot endorse or recommend any particular breeder, nor does it guarantee any of the services provided, or puppies produced or sold, it does encourage its members to strive for the healthiest whippets possible. No breeder can “guarantee” that a puppy will not suffer from a health problem. A breeder may minimize the risk by the selective breeding of health-tested parents and either providing testing documents or registering those results in Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) online database.

Potential puppy buyers are encouraged to perform their due diligence and familiarize themselves with health challenges that may impact the breed.  It is your responsibility to carefully evaluate any information supplied.

Please note that the Breeder Directory is not a comprehensive list of NWCC members. Listings are subject to change.

NWCC Breeder Directory

Whippets: Versatile & Athletic