🏠Bed and sleeping setup for a Whippet: size and materials

Whippet : With no fat padding, the Whippet cannot tolerate firm bedding: give it a very thick bed or an approved armchair, plus a blanket, as it loves burrowing underneath. Strictly an indoor dog, it must never sleep outside.

In short: Small sighthound of 44 to 51 cm and 10 to 15 kg, very fine short coat, explosive energy in short bursts followed by deep calm. A blistering sprinter outdoors, a gentle, quiet couch cat at home. With a head narrower than its neck and no fat padding: a martingale collar, a very soft bed and a belly-covering coat are its three essentials.

What bed size for a Whippet?

Standing 44 to 51 cm at the withers, the Whippet needs a bed around 90 cm long — enough to stretch flat on its side, not just curl up. When torn between two sizes, always take the larger.

Materials and comfort

Three non-negotiables: a removable cover washable at 60°C, bolsters to rest the head on, and a non-slip underside for smooth floors.

Where to put it?

A chilly breed, the Whippet sleeps away from draughts and never on a cold floor without an insulating mattress — a cave bed or a blanket to burrow in suits it well, and a coat is justified outdoors in winter. An adult dog sleeps 12 to 15 hours a day: placement matters as much as the bed.

Frequently asked questions

What bed size suits a Whippet?

Count on 90 cm long — the measure that lets an adult of 44 to 51 cm at the withers lie fully stretched, deep-sleep position included.

Can a Whippet sleep outside?

Not advisable: its sensitivity to cold and need for contact make it an indoor dog, with daytime garden access.

The guides that apply to you

The rest of the Whippet’s gear

Bedding & habitat for related breeds and species