I'm Cathy W., the breeder behind Equiss Whippets located in Lenoir City, TN. Many of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. It’s our goal to help ensure the future of the breed through responsibly breeding our exceptional dogs. We dearly love this breed and are proud to be doing our part as a breeder.
Q. & A. with Cathy
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cleo
Went home
Female
Simon
Went home
Male
Maple
Went home
Female
Ash
Went home
Male
Hickory
Went home
Male
Oak
Went home
Male
Indy
Went home
Male
Birdie
Went home
Female
Risk
Went home
Female
Whinny
Went home
Female
Striker
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Risk
Went home
Female
Indy
Went home
Male
Birdie
Went home
Female
Strider
Went home
Male
Reba
Went home
Female
Kyra
Went home
Female
Cheyenne
Went home
Female
Jackson
Went home
Male
Bristol
Went home
Female
Memphis
Went home
Female
Nash
Went home
Male
Franklin
Went home
Male
Knox
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Cathy
Cathy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes limited registration, all age appropriate vaccinations and dewormings, and microchip. Puppies go home with walking lead and toy with our scent. All puppies are sold on limited registration. They are available as companions or performance only.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cathy may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Cathy offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Cathy directly.
Equiss Whippets meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Fiona, mom
Whippet
About Fiona
Fiona is currently showing and AKC pointed. She'll go out showing again once her puppies are weaned. She's a sweet and easy-going girl.
Horton, dad
Whippet
About Horton
Horton is a male Whippet over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cathy decided to make him part of their program. Cathy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cleo, mom
Whippet
About Cleo
Cleo is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Anastasia, mom
Whippet
About Anastasia
Anastasia is by the Number 1 Whippet several years running and that dogs sister is the Number 1 winning whippet in the history of the breed. Although Anastasia hated the show ring she's got the conformation and temperament to be a great whippet in her own right. She's excelling as a mom with her first litter of beautiful babies and a beloved champion couch potato at home.
Scout, mom
Whippet
About Scout
Scout is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Equiss Whippets reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Whippets.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Whippet Health Foundation Database, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.