There are no Whippets currently listed with Calgary-area rescues. New dogs arrive regularly through Calgary shelters and southern-Alberta intake — this page refreshes automatically as they do.
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Whippets are mid-sized sighthounds (25 to 40 lbs, 18 to 22 inches at the shoulder) that combine the calm indoor temperament of a Greyhound with a more apartment-friendly footprint. The breed sprints near 35 mph (56 km/h) when prey moves, then returns to the couch within minutes. Whippets bond hard to their humans and prefer to sleep touching someone, which makes them excellent companions for owners who can offer steady company.
Whippets appear in Calgary rescues uncommonly but consistently. Most are owner surrenders rather than racing-line dogs, often from households that underestimated the prey drive or the cost of sighthound-aware vet care. They share three non-negotiable care needs with all sighthounds: an insulated winter coat below 0°C, no off-leash time anywhere unfenced, and a vet who uses a sighthound-specific anesthesia protocol.
All Whippets listed below are from Calgary-area rescues and updated regularly. The local Whippet population is small, so good candidates are adopted quickly.
Whippet Adoption FAQ
Are Whippets good apartment dogs?
Yes. Whippets are quiet, do not bark much, and spend most of the day sleeping. They are smaller than Greyhounds and easier to manage in Beltline, Bridgeland, and Inglewood apartments. They need 30 to 45 minutes of daily walking plus occasional sprinting in a fully fenced space.
Can Whippets be off-leash in Calgary parks?
Not safely in unfenced spaces. Whippets are sighthounds with a 35 mph top speed and strong prey drive. Calgary off-leash parks are not fully fenced, which means they are not safe for most Whippets without a 30 to 50 foot long-line. Use a long-line at Nose Hill, Bowmont, or Sandy Beach, or rent a private fenced field.
How long do Whippets live?
Whippet lifespan averages 12 to 15 years, longer than most large sighthounds. Healthy Whippets often live into their early teens with regular dental care, weight management, and breed-aware vet support.