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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

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  • 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