Breed training guide
Whippet
68Overall
Trainability
65
Energy level
72
For beginners
65
Sociability
75
Independence
58
Behavior problems
What Whippets struggle with most.
Most Whippetbehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Potty Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Resource Guarding
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 6/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Common · Difficulty 7/10
Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→