Whippig Breed Maintenance
Due
to their short, smooth coats and low shedding, Whippigs have minimal grooming
needs. Monthly brushing is sufficient to remove excess dead hair. They should be
bathed only as needed, which won’t be very often since they don’t tend to
smell.
Because their coats are so short, they're very sensitive to cold and will require sweaters in cooler climates. They're likely to hate rain and won’t want to go outside when it's wet out — not even for potty breaks! They'll need their nails clipped approximately once every month. Brush your Whippig's teeth daily to minimize bad breath and tartar buildup and to prevent gum disease.
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