Price Of Whippets?

[shapeshifter]

I'm researching whippets as a possible dog choice and have found huge differences in pricing, all registered with papers, the pricing ranges from $350 to over $1000 for a stud that says they use IMP dogs, although some of the cheaper ones around the $500 have also used IMP dogs.

I don't mind paying for the right dog but like anything I don't want to be ripped off.

At present we just want a pet but temperament, confirmation etc. is still highly important to me, there is the possibility of showing down the track but I'd want to be doing obedience and agility first.

[Salukifan]

I'd say most of the quality breeders are charging $800 to $1,000. Some will charge a few hundred more for show prospects.

My friend has just sold the last of her litter. Each pup was sold for $1,000. Quality parents (both titled), pups paper trained, lead trained, all the usual vaccinations and chip and a puppy pack including food, toys, bed etc. I know how much work has gone into raising that litter and they are a good bargain for that price.

You'd be better starting with showing (which you can do with a baby puppy) and then obedience and agility. Always good to get them showing as babies.

If you want show quality, be patient. Good pups don't grow on trees and not all breeders will sell to show homes.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Haredown Whippets

[WreckitWhippet]

My pet pups are around $950, with the usual wormed, vacc'd, chipped, Dogs NSW registered, raised in the house and very well socialised, crate training and house training commenced.

Show potential pups are by private treaty.

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

[Salukifan]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

They wont be shy, will they?

[WreckitWhippet]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

They wont be shy, will they?

They might need some serious work , so they don't bugger off to socialise half way around the course LOL It might be something I do once in a lifetime, I have a feeling there shall be chaos :laugh:

[Podengo]

Awwww I want a naughty whippet!! <3

[Sayreovi]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

*I do not need a Whippet, I do not need a Whippet!*

Pity it's this year, hopefully you will repeat it! :p

[mixeduppup]

My friend is a rabbit hunter and just ha da litter of blue fawn brindle whippets...I can't stay away!

[WreckitWhippet]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

*I do not need a Whippet, I do not need a Whippet!*

Pity it's this year, hopefully you will repeat it! :p

If it produces what I think it will, it may be a one of :laugh: It's going to be a combination of a bitch that you just can't insult and a dog who thinks he's pretty special too. They are both pretty high energy and drive and it's going to be interesting.

Puppy buyers should be prepared to invest in a lot of cardboard boxes, dolls, toys and never thaw food on or in the sink :laugh:

[shapeshifter]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

*I do not need a Whippet, I do not need a Whippet!*

Pity it's this year, hopefully you will repeat it! :p

If it produces what I think it will, it may be a one of :laugh: It's going to be a combination of a bitch that you just can't insult and a dog who thinks he's pretty special too. They are both pretty high energy and drive and it's going to be interesting.

Puppy buyers should be prepared to invest in a lot of cardboard boxes, dolls, toys and never thaw food on or in the sink :laugh:

WreckitWhippet you have no idea how much that last line sounds like our house, I met my OH when my dog was 12 and up to the month she died at 16 (almost a year ago now) OH was still teaching her how to get things out of cardboard boxes and other sorts of tricks, we always made sure boxes were kept as many were destroyed

[shapeshifter]

Thanks for the pricing information, that is about what I was thinking when it came to costs, was confused a little when I kept seeing all the cheaper versions though so thought I'd ask :)

[Salukifan]

Thanks for the pricing information, that is about what I was thinking when it came to costs, was confused a little when I kept seeing all the cheaper versions though so thought I'd ask :)

Lots of competition in Whippets and whilst it's not an expensive breed as far as purebred dogs go, I'd honestly wonder about anyone selling you a show prospect for under $500. Can't say it wouldn't happen but it does seem unlikely.

[corvus]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

They wont be shy, will they?

That paper I wrote on timid sighthounds has been published, now. Just came out in unedited proof a couple of weeks ago.

[kelpiecuddles]

There's a dog at our local pound at the moment who is a whippet cross, his pound name is 'Ralph', my son took one look at him a said "It's Wreck It Ralph" LOL, seemed to sum him up quite well actually. He seems like a lovely little guy so I hope he goes to a home soon

[Kirislin]

I would guess the ones that are cheaper are probably from people who dont show their dogs, or perhaps from someone just starting out. They possibly haven't had to pay a stud fee either, they might own both parents. Most pedigree whippets have lots of champions in their lines, all mine do, but none are considered show quality. It doesn't mean their dogs are rubbish though, just possibly not show standard. We get some beautiful whippets at our fun days and most have been sold as pets because for some reason or other they weren't considered show potential.

I know of breeders here in Vic who show alot and ask high prices for their pups, but to my eye, their dogs dont appeal to me at all.

If you are looking for a pet, the normal rules apply, you should at least be able to see the mother of the pups, they should be raised in a healthy enviroment, on good food, have all their health checks, worming and at least first vaccination, and microchip. Even as a pet they are supposed to be sold with a pedigree certificate.

$350 is very cheap though, I'd be wondering if they've raised them well, because I cannot see how you could get them to 8 weeks if you've fed them the best food, had all their vet work done etc for that price. Usually puppies come with a puppy pack (information and puppy food) and lifetime support too, which means if for some reason you cannot keep the dog, the breeder will take it back or help you find a new home.

If the pups look dirty, skinny, bloated and lethargic run a mile. Usually, but not always, pedigree whippets have their dew claws removed. If you see a litter still with dew claws intact, they might be from non pedigree whippets.

Edited May 3, 2013 by Kirislin

[WreckitWhippet]

I'm going to do a mating this year that should produce some very naughty babies for the potential sports enthusiast :laugh:

They wont be shy, will they?

That paper I wrote on timid sighthounds has been published, now. Just came out in unedited proof a couple of weeks ago.

Haredown wasn't making a generalised comment about Sighthounds being "shy", so no need to come and peddle your wares in this thread.

It was a tongue in cheek, throw away line.

[Salukifan]

Ah yes, timid sighthounds... how quickly we forget.

Here's evidence of research validated timidity

Exhibit A: Whippet flees in terror from equally frightened Deerhound Pup

Edited May 3, 2013 by Haredown Whippets

[Salukifan]

And again demonstrating avoidance behaviour with GSP

[Salukifan]

Yep and fleeing a Vizsla this time. As you can see this is one "shy" dog :cool:

[raz]

Lol. You should have taken some photos of your timid whippet with the insane pug, Hw