Does Your Dog Feel the Cold? How to Tell and What to Do About It

Does Your Dog Feel the Cold? How to Tell and What to Do About It

Not every dog is built for British winters. Our beloved whippets most certainly are not If yours shivers on walks, curls into a tight ball on the sofa, or refuses to leave their bed on frosty mornings, they might be feeling the cold more than …

How Much Exercise Does a Whippet Need?

How Much Exercise Does a Whippet Need?

We are asked all the time, does a Whippet need lots of exercise? The short answer is no—not as much as their impressive speed and athletic build might suggest. Whippets are famous for zoomies and explosive sprints, but they are most frequently found dozing under …

Whippet Insurance: A Guide to Health, Injuries and Choosing Cover

Whippet Insurance: A Guide to Health, Injuries and Choosing Cover

Do you have insurance for your whippet? It is a choice us owners have to make. If you do buy insurance, useful Whippet insurance should make eligible treatment for a new condition manageable, provide enough annual veterinary-fee capacity for an emergency and remain affordable if …

How Much Does a Whippet Really Cost? A Complete Budget Breakdown for New Owners

How Much Does a Whippet Really Cost? A Complete Budget Breakdown for New Owners

Owning a whippet is truly priceless — their love and loyalty are boundless, the kind of devotion that fills a home in ways money never could. But to be practical we need to consider the costs. So how much does a whippet really cost? Here …

What is needed for Whippets in Winter? A survival guide!

What is needed for Whippets in Winter? A survival guide!

Every whippet owner knows winter is… not ideal. With their skinny frames and barely‑there fur, whippets turn into shivery little shadows the moment temperatures drop. And the rain… cue the “I’m not walking in that” standoff and the nightly mission to burrow into your bed. …

Carrot Cake for Dogs Recipe

Carrot Cake for Dogs Recipe

Reasons to Celebrate: When we have a doggy birthday to celebrate I reach for this carrot cake for dogs time and time again. My whippets love this treat and it is a proven favourite with their furry friends . They love the texture and smell …

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Whippet

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Whippet

It is true to say that we are whippet super fans. Therefore, you will be reading a biased and completely pro-whippet opinion on this topic. We will, however, try to transparently share the less easy elements of whippet ownership with you. Here are our pros …

Finding Soft Dog Crates- Croft Crate Review

Finding Soft Dog Crates- Croft Crate Review

To crate or not to crate? This is the question facing many dog owners. The need to crate came about for us when our dog became reactive in the car on short journeys. Luckily, they traveled happily on longer journeys using a seat-belt clip and …

Canine Communication: Understanding the Social Cues of Dogs

Canine Communication: Understanding the Social Cues of Dogs

Most dogs will signal exactly how they feel long before they make a sound. The challenge is that most people learn to read one thing at a time, such as a wagging tail or a growl, and miss the full picture that canine communication is …

Why More Dog Owners Are Choosing Pup Labs for Preventive Pet Wellness

Why More Dog Owners Are Choosing Pup Labs for Preventive Pet Wellness

Preventive care is playing an increasingly important role in modern pet ownership as more people look for ways to support their dogs’ health before minor issues develop into more serious conditions. This shift has fueled interest in supplements that work alongside a balanced diet, regular …