Whippets will either love playing and swimming in water or want to stay as far away from it as possible.

At what age do Whippets calm down?

Whippets seem to “mellow out” around two years of age and the older ones–five years and up–are exceptionally easy to live with!

Do Whippets need a lot of exercise?

While calm and gentle dogs who enjoy quiet time, Whippets definitely need a good amount of exercise to stay happy and healthy. Your Whippet will need a minimum of an hour exercise every day. ... There should also be plenty of chance for your Whippet to run and play off-lead in a secure area.