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The American Leopard Hound’s spotted coat may be the first thing you notice, but these hunting dogs don’t care about looks—they’ve got a job to do. This breed can smell prey from a mile away, and once they start nosing around, they won’t stop until they’re victorious. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-75 pounds and stand 21-27 inches tall.

American Leopard Hounds are generally excellent with children of all ages. American Leopard Hounds are tough dogs that can withstand the elements. Because this breed are natural hunters, they do best as the only animal in the family, but if you do have other animals, dogs of the opposite sex would be best. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

American Leopard Hounds are known for their stamina and toughness. They’re used to being on the hunt, so they need lots of physical and mental stimulation to keep them occupied. These dogs can walk or run for hours without getting tired, and they aren’t bothered by extreme cold or heat, so they won’t let the weather stop them from being active. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The American Leopard Hound has a double coat of rough fur on the outside and fine, wooly hair underneath. This double coat allows them to withstand the elements and work in tough terrain that most dogs wouldn’t touch. They come in a variety of colors, but the most common is a leopard or merle pattern with splashes of yellow, black, tan, grey, and brindle. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

American Leopard Hounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Bringing them into a home with cats or small animals will inevitably lead to trouble, as they’ll probably see them as prey rather than a fellow furry friend. American Leopards need plenty of activity and space to roam, so they’re best suited for homes with large, fenced-in yards instead apartments or smaller homes in urban settings. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Whippets are fast, athletic sighthounds who love the chase. They are very social and love both humans and other dogs. Whippets are calm and gentle when they’re not running and can usually be found snoozing on something soft and comfy. Full-grown, they typically weigh 25-40 pounds and stand 18-22 inches tall.

Whippets are generally excellent with children of all ages. Whippets need to live indoors with access to soft places to rest their bony bodies. Whippets fit best in families with older, more respectful children or no children at all. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Whippets need daily walks, during which you’ll need to keep a tight hold of their leash, should a squirrel demand the attention of your dog. Aside from walks, you’ll want to bring your Whippet to a dog park once or twice a week so they can run at full-speed without worrying about any dangers. If you’re looking to get involved in doggie sports, Whippets are ace competitors in lure coursing, a sport where dogs chase a mechanical lure. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Whippets have a very short coat that is easy to groom. They are also very cleanly and rarely require a bath. Brush their coat every once in awhile to remove dead hair and their coat will always look great. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Whippets are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Whippets need to live indoors with access to soft places to rest their bony bodies. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.