Simba’s Guides
Everything Simba has learned about living with a long-legged dog. The first 20 are on their way.
The first 20 guides are being written now. Each one will be checked by a person before it goes live, with the sizing and fit notes whippet bodies need.
Start here 4 guides
- Start here
First-time whippet owner: your first 30 days
Coming soon - Start here
Whippet, greyhound or Italian greyhound: which sighthound suits you?
Coming soon - Start here
Adopting an ex-racing greyhound: what to expect in the first month
Coming soon - Start here
How much does a whippet cost per year? UK costs from food to insurance
Coming soon
Coats and warmth 5 guides
- Coats and warmth
How to size a whippet coat: measurements, charts and common mistakes
Coming soon - Coats and warmth
Best fleeces for whippets: eight options compared
Coming soon - Coats and warmth
Do whippets really need a coat? A temperature guide by month
Coming soon - Coats and warmth
Waterproof coats for whippets and other sighthounds: what to look for
Coming soon - Coats and warmth
Whippet pyjamas, jumpers and onesies: when they help, and when they don't
Coming soon
Walks and recall 4 guides
- Walks and recall
Martingale collars for sighthounds: why they work and how to fit one
Coming soon - Walks and recall
Best harnesses for deep-chested dogs: whippets, greyhounds and Italian greyhounds
Coming soon - Walks and recall
GPS trackers for sighthounds: Tractive and the alternatives for recall worries
Coming soon - Walks and recall
Recall training for dogs bred to chase: a ten-week plan
Coming soon
Health and insurance 2 guides
- Health and insurance
Pet insurance for whippets: what it covers and what it costs
Coming soon - Health and insurance
Whippet health: what to watch for, and how insurance treats it
Coming soon
Food and feeding 2 guides
- Food and feeding
What to feed a lean whippet: calories, portions and fresh against kibble
Coming soon - Food and feeding
Butternut Box for whippets: a review for lean, active dogs
Coming soon
Travel, sleep and sitting 3 guides
- Travel, sleep and sitting
Taking a whippet on holiday in the UK: car safety, crates and dog-friendly stays
Coming soon - Travel, sleep and sitting
Dog sitting for a sighthound: how to choose, and when Rover works
Coming soon - Travel, sleep and sitting
Beds for whippets: why they burrow, and the best options
Coming soon