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About whippet racing
Whippet racing is a friendly, amateur sport run by local clubs. Dogs sprint from traps after a lure, mostly on a straight track, and meetings are relaxed club days where owners handle, train and race their own dogs. If you are looking for racing whippet puppies, or wondering whether your pet could race, this page explains how the sport is organised and what to ask a breeder.
What this work involves
Races are short and fast. Most are run on the straight, and some clubs also hold bend races. Dogs start from traps and chase a mechanical lure, and a race is over in seconds, so a keen start and a clean run matter as much as top speed.
Racing whippets are schooled gradually. A young dog is introduced to the lure first and then to the traps before it runs in a race. Each association sets its own minimum ages and trial requirements, so ask your club for its schooling programme and visit a few meetings before you start.
Who trains and supplies these dogs in the UK
Racing whippets are bred by club members and private breeders and trained by their owners at club meetings. There is no professional training or sales system. Two associations run the sport.
The Whippet Club Racing Association (WCRA), linked to The Whippet Club, runs racing for pedigree whippets registered with The Royal Kennel Club. Its affiliated clubs hold regular race meetings, and it sets the eligibility rules, so check its current rulebook for age, size and registration requirements.
The British Whippet Racing Association (BWRA) governs non-pedigree whippet racing through its own affiliated clubs, with its own registration and racing rules.
The Royal Kennel Club notes that whippet racing grew popular in the mining areas of the North and Wales, and in London and the Midlands. Today most whippets are show dogs or family companions, and racing is a small, enthusiast-led hobby.
Breeds and lines
- Pedigree whippet. KC-registered whippets race under the WCRA. Breeders who race select for soundness, speed and keenness on the lure as well as breed type.
- Non-pedigree racing whippet. This tradition values speed over looks; the dogs are not bred to the KC breed standard or registered with the RKC, and they race under BWRA rules.
Size can matter in both codes. Ask about the height and weight of the parents and the wider family, and check them against the current rules of the association you plan to race with.
What to ask a breeder
- Do the parents race, and under which association, the WCRA or the BWRA? Can I see their results?
- For pedigree pups, is the litter KC registered, so the dogs will be eligible for WCRA racing?
- How tall and heavy are the sire and dam, and is the litter likely to fall within the size rules of the association I want to race with?
- What health checks have the parents had, and have either had racing injuries?
- Which club do you race with, and can I visit a meeting before I commit?
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a whippet racing club?
Pedigree racing clubs affiliate to the WCRA, and non-pedigree clubs affiliate to the BWRA, so start with the association that covers your dog. Visit a meeting as a spectator first, talk to owners and see which whippet racing club suits you and your dog.
Can my pet whippet race?
Often, yes. For WCRA racing your whippet must be KC registered and meet the association’s age and size rules. Non-pedigree whippets race under BWRA rules. Either way, expect several months of schooling before a first race.
What is the difference between WCRA and BWRA racing?
The WCRA runs racing for pedigree, KC-registered whippets. The BWRA runs non-pedigree whippet racing under its own rules. Both are amateur, club-based sports.
Do you breed pedigree or non-pedigree whippets whose dogs race with a WCRA or BWRA club? Add your kennel to Canine Breeder so owners looking for racing whippet puppies can find you, and tell them about your dogs’ racing records and aptitude.