animal rights

Dear Dog Lady,

 

I’m considering getting a whippet or greyhound. They say both are laid back and don’t require so much exercise. Can you tell me, what is the more obedient, less active, more loving and quiet dog? Whippet or greyhound? Hope you can help us.
Jonly
A: Don’t go into the dog adventure by getting a type of dog that “doesn’t need much exercise.” No matter what breed of dog you eventually bring home, you must remember that all dogs need outdoor activity the way the flowers need sunshine. Dogs also need socialization with other dogs because it reminds them of who and what they are. This is important for a healthy, sane pet. There is no dog out there that doesn’t want a walk; no dog that willingly does its business indoors on piddle pads; no dog that doesn’t want to nuzzle and sniff one of its own species. Only the humans are lazy about these things, not the dogs.
Now, between a whippet and a greyhound? Well, Dog Lady suggests all dogs are great and no dog is a robot that performs predictably. The whippet is smaller so if space is an issue, you might want to consider the whippet. Still, greyhounds are love buckets and one of these could be the dog for you.