Whippet Gifts

Our website contains a great range of Whippet products for every Whippet owner and Whippet lover. The products we have available include Whippet Throws, Whippet Cushions and Whippet Shoulder Bags.

The Whippet shoulder bags are constructed of high quality, 100% natural cotton. Measuring 17” wide by 17” tall with two black canvas straps, the bag can hold an array of items.

The Whippet Cushions are again made from 100% natural cotton and measure 17” by 17”. The cushion pad (inner) complies with the furniture and furnishings regulations 1988 and is removable.

The Whippet throws measure 54 inches by 54 Inches and are made from 100% all natural high-quality cotton.

All our Whippet merchandise is manufactured to the highest standards and can be purchased with the knowledge that we offer a full money back guarantee if not completely satisfied with your purchase.

So if there’s a Whippet lover in your life, choose from our range of Whippet gifts by clicking on the following link:

http://www.abentleycushions.co.uk/products.asp?search4=whippet

General Information On Whippets

English miners loved to gamble, but didn´t have the finances for horses or even large dogs, so these sportsmen turned to the "snap" dog trials in the 1800s. Rabbits released in an enclosure were chased down and killed by dogs racing against the clock. The English terriers were outstanding at killing rats, but suffered embarrassment when pitted against the speed of rabbits. They couldn´t catch them to kill them!

These terriers were modified with Greyhound blood to increase speed, and some say the Whippet was the result. Later humane laws put a crimp in the gambler´s "fun," and the passion turned to racing. Lure or "rag racing" was substituted for the live rabbit. At that time, small greyhound types, such as the Italian Greyhound, added refinement to the terrier blend. Lancashire textile workers, immigrating to New England in the early 1900s, introduced the Whippets and their racing to North America.

As the poor man´s race horse, Whippets served the purpose of the working class, who wanted a piece of the racing action. Because these men didn´t have fancy oval tracks, and had to arrange their races in back alleys and empty lots, the Whippet became a straight-away sprinter. His acceleration ability gives him jack-rabbit starts, covering 200 yards in 12 seconds! Whippets have been clocked at up to 37 mph.

They have a fragile appearance, but that is belied on the track. Slim and powerful as a marathon runner, Whippets have the clean lines and dignity of their larger half-brothers the greyhounds. Many breed champions also hold a racing merit award. They make quiet, sturdy and affectionate pets and obedience dogs, delighting in the company of people and other dogs—especially other Whippets! Recently the appearance of a longhaired version has stirred much controversy. The American parent club has denied them status.