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Jess Bee is a six and a half year old whippet. We don't know a whole lot about her yet, except she certainly didn't expect to be looking for a home! Her owner walked up to one of our volunteers at an adoption event, said he was getting a divorce, asked her to hold the leash, and then walked out of Jess' life! Just like that! How frustrating - if he had been more trusting, he could have given us some more information about her - her likes and dislikes, her personality, anything that would have helped us match her with the right home. She is with a lovely foster family right now. Jason already took these wonderful photos and Kristin sent this update: "i dont even know how to describe her, she's the nicest
dog ive ever had. she follows me everywhere like a little puppy. she never goes near my cats but shes had two run ins with my dog, but it was just my dog being territorial, jess bee didnt do anything she just kind of walked away from it. she LOVES going outside and running around, she chases squirels and literally jumps like 4 feet in the air its so funny. she'll lay down and sleep when she has to, although she's really energetic outside once you put her inside shes really calm. and we dont have any kids here but i did take her down to park avenue with me when i was having lunch with my mom and little kids were petting her and she was really nice to them so i would assume shes the same for other kids." We'll make sure we find Jess Bee a family that will never stop loving her!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Whippet was developed at the end of the 19th century through crossing among the Greyhound, the Italian Greyhound, and the Terrier. Its name derives from the expression "whip it" meaning to move quickly. The Whippet is an outstanding track racer over short distances reaching speeds of up to 37 miles per hour (60km. per hour) - in seconds! Coursing these dogs was an entertaining form of gambling for the lower classes in England. Some of the Whippet's talents include: hunting, sighting, watchdogging, racing, agility, and lure coursing.
The Whippet is intelligent, lively, affectionate, sweet, and docile. This very devoted companion is quiet and calm in the home. This breed should never be roughly trained, for they are extremely sensitive both physically and mentally. Be sure to introduce plenty of variety when training this breed. The best results will be achieved by including games and running but remember, although they are very intelligent and will learn quickly, you will never achieve "perfect" obedience from this breed due to their independent nature. They are good with children of all ages as long as the children do not roughhouse or tease the dog. Whippets are clean, virtually odor free, easy to care for and easy to travel with. They are good watchdogs and may be reserved with strangers. They will pursue and kill cats and other small animals if given the opportunity, but are good with other dogs. Household cats that they are raised with and have become accustom to will be left along. They can be used to hunt. The Whippet's sweet personality makes him a fine companion dog. The Whippet is the ultimate sprinter, unsurpassed by any other breed in its ability to accelerate to top speed and to twist and turn with matchless dexterity. Some can be difficult to housebreak while others housebreak quickly. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids