Whippet Good: The Best Kept Secret in the Dog World
After sharing my life with a whippet, I’ve come to the realization that this breed may just be the best kept secret among canines. Here’s why.
I’m here to make a confession. I was never a dog person.
In fact, I had an acute disdain for canines. To me, dogs were an infinite chore. They were smelly, messy, and didn’t belong in the house.
I was adamantly against owning a dog.
Before you label me a monster, let me assure you that I’ve fully converted. Dogs are truly amazing and wonderful companions. But, I could never fully appreciate just how great dogs are until I had to share my house, and my life, with one.
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Let me tell you, the impact one little ball of fur can have on a family is indescribable.
For years, I resisted the constant and formidable pressure from my wife and son to add a dog to the family. The last thing I wanted was a stinky, flea-ridden mutt running around the house. I also understood that dogs came with a myriad of responsibilities, most of which I just knew would inevitably fall under my umbrella of authority.
Eventually, my resistance became futile.
