Standing at about 46cm to 56cm in height and weighing in the region of 10 to 15kg, the Feist is a short haired dog that doesn’t shed much and he is not hypoallergenic. If you’re looking for a good watchdog and protector, you won’t find these characteristics in the Whippet. They're intelligent so wont have problems with learning. In fact, without proper socialization, they can become timid in unknown environments. They’re willful dogs so will do well with training and socialization. They’re able to adapt to life in the city or the countryside but they will need exercising. They’re demonstrative and love showing their love for their family. The Whippet loves to run but when they’re not prancing around, they love spending time with their human family and that includes other pets as well as children.

The coat is short and smooth and comes in many colors – tan, silver, black white, brindle and bi- or tri-colored.

They are part of the Hound group, It’s a deep-chested dog with a long, lean head with fairy large eyes, a long neck, floppy ears and slim legs. They descended from Greyhounds, resembling them in looks, just smaller. The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound breed standing at between 45–56cm in height and weighing anything between 6 and 13kg.