Whippet — cost & care
Affectionate, Playful, Calm. Medium hound dog.
A Whippet costs roughly $29,700 over its lifetime (12–15 years), or about $2,010/year: ~$560 food, ~$560 insurance, ~$600 routine vet, ~$40 grooming. Purchase price runs $600–$2,200.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
2.5cups of food / day (~18.6 lb/mo)
4.1cups of water / day
13.5 yraverage lifespan (12–15)
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A Whippet eats ~18.6 lb/month. Shop medium-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $600–$2,200 |
| Food / year | $560 (2.5 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $560 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $600 |
| Grooming / year | $40 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $2,010 |
| Lifetime total | $29,700 |
Breed stats
| Size | Medium |
| Avg weight | 32 lb |
| Height | 46–56 in |
| Lifespan | 12–15 yrs |
| Group | Hound |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 2/5 |
| Good with families | 2/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 |
| Grooming need | 1/5 |
Common health conditions
Breed-specific hereditary conditions vary — ask a vet about recommended health screening for this breed.
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Whippet cost per year?
About $2,010 a year — roughly $560 food, $560 insurance, $600 vet and $40 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Whippet?
Around $29,700 across its 12–15-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Whippet eat?
About 2.5 cups of food a day (~18.6 lb per month).
How much water should a Whippet drink?
About 4.1 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Whippet hypoallergenic?
No — the Whippet sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.