# Whippet

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Size Category | Medium |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 11–18 kg |
| Height Range | 44–56 cm |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 10 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 200–400 g
- **Growth Notes**: Sighthound: monitor for joint laxity and ensure proper socialization to prevent anxiety.
- **Vaccine Schedule**: {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 4, "core_vaccines": "CDV; CPV-2; CAV-2; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 14}

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: High
- **Grooming**: Low
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Weight and body condition evaluation; Dental health assessment; Cardiac auscultation; Eye exam
- **Routine Care**: Senior Whippets are prone to arthritis, mitral valve disease, progressive retinal atrophy, and kidney/thyroid issues. Regular vet checks, joint supplements, and weight management are crucial.

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitral Valve Disease | Senior | High | No | No |
| Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus | Adult | High | No | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Senior | High | No | No |
| Deafness | Adult | High | Yes | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Adult | High | Yes | Yes |
| Autoimmune Thyroiditis | Adult | High | Yes | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: Moderate
- **Ideal BCS**: 4/9
- **Visual Cues**: Ribs easily palpable with slight fat covering; waist is discernible viewed from above but is not prominent; abdominal tuck visible from side
- **Daily Activity Target**: 60 minutes
- **Caloric Formula**: {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 60, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.6}

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 4–8
- **Dystocia Risk**: Low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Eye Examination; Cardiac Evaluation; BAER Testing
- **Recommended DNA Tests**: Thyroid testing; Myostatin Deficiency Test; Hip Dysplasia

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Double suspension gallop; Explosive sprinting; Trotting; Jumping/climbing
- **Social**: Leaning against owner; Touching owner when sleeping; Play solicitation; Gentle greeting
- **Comfort**: Stretching out; Seeking warmth; Sleeping touching owner; Resting after sprints
- **Stress/Displacement**: Separation anxiety behaviors; Retreating/avoidance; Shivering/trembling; Pacing
- **Breed-Specific**: High prey drive/chasing; Sight-driven coursing; Snap-dog behavior (snapping up prey)

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Bark (alert); Whine; Growl (play); Talking/Chattering
- **Frequency Range**: 500-2000
- **Tendency**: Low
- **Primary Modality**: Primarily Body Language
- **Tail Signals**: Naturally low carriage = relaxed; Tucked between legs = fearful/stressed; Wagging = excitement/arousal; Stiff/high = alert

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Moderate
- **Top Triggers**: Separation/being left alone; Harsh corrections/raised voices; Lack of stimulation/boredom; Cold weather/discomfort
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: High
- **Calming Interventions**: Alone-time training; Crate training; Puzzle toys/snuffle mats; Desensitization; Positive reinforcement
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## Behavior Problems (Six-Etiology Classification)
- **Top Problems**: Separation anxiety; Destructive chewing; Leash reactivity; Excessive greeting disorder; Fear-based avoidance
- **Medical Etiology**: Sudden aggression (pain/arthritis); Lethargy/behavioral changes (hypothyroidism); House soiling (UTI)
- **Fear/Anxiety Etiology**: Separation anxiety; Noise phobia; Stranger avoidance/fear-based reactivity
- **Frustration Etiology**: Destructive chewing (under-stimulation); Excessive barking (boredom); Barrier frustration/leash reactivity

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Tail position/movement; Ear orientation (forward vs flattened); Body posture tension; Vocalization pitch changes; Facial muscle tension
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Short bark at door = alert vs short bark during play = excitement; Low growl with toy = play vs low growl with stiff body = warning
- **Interspecies Communication**: Develops unique vocalizations for owner attention; Uses gaze alternation to direct attention; Modifies bark pitch based on urgency

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