Max is a gorgeous purebred 4yr old male iggy who needs a home with someone who has experience of the breed. Whippets are generally priced mid-range for purebred dogs as a whole, and prices anywhere between $1000 and $2500 are normal. We aim to assess the dogs for suitability with children and other animals, desex, and in some cases, get the dogs back into a healthy condition. We do all we can to welcome newcomers, especially families, to showing & all other activities.For those planned to live as family companions we encourage desexing after a minimum of nine months, once the hormonal & immune systems have fully developed. This could only make your Whippet display troublesome or destructive behaviour, as they will release their energy on your furniture, bark constantly, or dig in the yard.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'whippetcentral_com-netboard-1','ezslot_26',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-whippetcentral_com-netboard-1-0'); Also, a Whippet that has never experienced love before, or has been in a shelter for a very long time, will likely form a very strong and close attachment to you. This is Venetia, who the vet estimates is around 18 months old. Whippets in need Australia | Melbourne VIC There are no other breeds small enough that come in brindle that could have contributed to his colouring. She was abandoned at Albury dump in early June. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Jessie is by far the smallest Italian greyhound we have had. VIC (26) A trip was made to a pound in NSW and to our shock and horror, they were in appalling condition. Bosun needs fattening up and also needs secure fencing. Hello. She loves to stalk him around the house but he has adjusted to this lively young puppys company and play her games with enthusiasm. Rommie is also the cuddliest and loves being snuggled and on your lap. Our Horizonview puppies are born and raised in our home and we find this makes them happy, confident pups ready to become a very important part of their new family. This is evidence of good and responsible breeding, as using someone elses sire is an expensive proposition and shows that the breeder is serious about breeding the best Whippets that they can. He is partial to a pat and a cuddle, especially on your lap and can stay there forever if you let him. Your fencing must not have any gaps. She is a little shy with new ppl but warms up very quickly. Our aim is to find our rescues their forever home, so please consider if you can offer a secure and loving home for many years to come. Your responsible breeder should provide you with a sale contract that offers some health guarantees, plus a lifetime commitment to take the puppy back or assist with rehoming it should you at any point run into a problem that would prevent you from continuing to keep and care for that Whippet. All rights reserved. He has hair on his head, dark eyebrows shaped in a V, fluffy feet and a fluffy tail tip. He is the shyer and less confident of the two dogs. This is Konrad who has just come into care. Peppi is a 2 yr old iggy/foxie cross. The state of pet adoption report 2021-2022. The organization operates exclusively in the United States of America. Dogs are very social animals and make amazing pets. Augustus is absolutely divine! Sometimes there are young adults offered for rehoming that showed early promise as a show dog and may have grown too big or an injury has stopped their show career. This is especially true of dogs that have been seriously neglected by their former owners. You could also be given your Whippets things such as his food bowl or toys to give to him as soon as he arrives in his new home.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'whippetcentral_com-portrait-2','ezslot_30',115,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-whippetcentral_com-portrait-2-0'); Afterward, you can go back to the shelter or rescue facility to collect your new pet and bring him home with you. You must have minimum 6ft fencing and that includes gates. Please click on blog link above for updates on these two lovely dogs. We breed for quality not quantity and thrive on the success of our puppies in show and pet homes.We have had much success over the years in the show ring including multiple specialty wins, Royal show wins at the famous Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Royal Easter Show plus great success at All breeds shows.We pride ourselves in the wonderful temperaments we produce making them ideal family companions. Taken in by a family member, she just had a major dental and has 10 teeth left. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. She is currently in care with Jane in Sydney. These poor girls are the most gorgeous Italians l have met of late. Although litters, especially large litters, are messy and can be difficult to keep clean at all times, the rest of the area where the Whippets are kept should not have foul odors or filthy bedding. If you have the time and the schedule flexibility to attend to the Whippet puppys more frequent need to go outside to potty, and the patience to train a puppy to be a good canine citizen, a puppy may be the best choice for you. Eric was a 4 year old IG who was raised with a family. Johnson is desexed, he has had minor dental work. The rangers spent 3 weeks trying to catch her. Jane and I are both thrilled she will be a permanent member of Jane's household. She has the typiccal quirky nature that we love in IGs'. All of our whippets over 12 months of age are heart health tested by a certified cardiologist & males are ACES eye tested. Thanks for visiting! However, if you are willing to put in the effort it takes to form a strong relationship with your adopted Whippet, you will be rewarded with a great bond and unconditional love. Whippets are excellent with respectful children and get along fine with dogs. Preview this message. CURRENT RESCUE WHIPPETS IN CARE OR AVAILABLE. If the WRAP volunteer fostering a dog does not live in your state you may contact them at the email address shown above to inquire after you have submitted an adoption application. Rescue notifications are up to date so please keep an eye on this page. Rescue group Sydney Animal Second-Chance Inc. PetRescue ID 951290. The Whippet Club wishes to thank all those carers and rescue groups who notify and assist us in the rescue and rehoming of dogs. Clients always welcome to visit ringleader@ringleader.com.au 0439575260 0246366827 www.calahorra.com.au. A lot of shelter dogs, including Whippets, may have lived with good owners before, but because of a sudden change of circumstances had to be given up to a shelter. To assure that your new Whippet will be the right companion for you, your family, and your living situation, think carefully and HONESTLY about all of these options and what kind of home, time commitment and exercise opportunities you are able to provide. Full whippet with papers and has a beautiful brindle brother, I'd love for them to go together if possible. Male or female? Meet lovely Lexi! Layla has been well loved and cared for but her owners moved to a rural property and the electric fencing isn't keeping Layla in, so she is risk of being hit by a car. *ASSISTED REHOME = Dog (s) is in the care of its current owner and they have contacted us to to help them find their Whippet (s) a new home. Mario - fawn pied (on the right in the pic to the left). Look for whippets that are ready to be re-homed, and fill out an application form as provided. They are in need of a home due to a change in the owners circumstances which have meant they dont have time to walk them etc. Once this is achieved, we then advertise the dogs here on the Club website and also through Dogzonline. Diamond has the sweetest nature and is very social (for an iggy). This message will not be sent to the successful adopter. So why do people adopt Whippets? At 4 yrs of age Eric nipped one of the children so the family surrendered him to us to rehome. As a result her eye can get irritated and needs an eye gel in twice daily this is not expensive but obviously it is important that a new owner will remember to do this as Lilys eye can get sore otherwise. He is a very happy four year old boy who loves to play with his fellow sighthounds. As well as that, adopting a Whippet costs much cheaper that buying from a dog breeder or dog store.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'whippetcentral_com-mobile-leaderboard-1','ezslot_20',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-whippetcentral_com-mobile-leaderboard-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'whippetcentral_com-mobile-leaderboard-1','ezslot_21',110,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-whippetcentral_com-mobile-leaderboard-1-0_1');.mobile-leaderboard-1-multi-110{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Would you like to let the other enquirers know these pets have put on hold? I am equally as happy curling up on my dog bed. Who are these pets going on hold for? Homes with well-behaved, well-supervised younger children are also good situations for a puppy. Preview and edit this message. Harry went to a home on acreage in country Victoria where his best friend is a busy Pug, hes loving his new life! Confident, healthy, happy, outgoing Whippets assured.We don't breed for colour so please don't contact us asking for a specific colour. We occasionally rescue Whippets, crosses of IGs and/or Whippets and any other dogs that have a beautiful nature and are in need of help. WRAP is an independent rescue group, but many WRAP volunteers are members of the AWC and the American Whippet Club offers several fundraising opportunities at our events throughout the year to WRAP, including the always-popular Parade of Rescues at . Kristin Carroll. Sweet Candy is available to a special home. She has a soft nature and a very cute expression with her floppy ears. He is used to living on acreage and has always had company so he needs a home where he wont be left on his own every day. He is playful and cheeky, and loves to explore. We are willing to help dogs all over Australia provided we can accommodate . This silly 10 yr old spayed female certainly does not act her age, she loves people, other dogs, and toys. Few breeders nowadays are able to maintain a suitably large and diverse breeding population on their own premises, and even those who can find that periodically, an excellent dog owned by another breeder is needed to address problems or weaknesses in their line.