Rhine Whippets
Meet the breeder
I'm Angela W., the breeder behind Rhine Whippets located in Knoxville, TN. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on longevity, temperament, health, and pedigree. Our Whippets excel in various performance venues and, most importantly, in their forever homes as beloved family members. We love our dogs and puppies and hope they bring lasting joy and love into your home.
Q. & A. with Angela
Why did you start breeding?
We strive to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue our show line, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Whippet will continue to thrive for generations to come. We are passionate about Whippets and have built that love and respect for the breed into every aspect of our program.What makes your program special?
Rhine Whippets is committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed. We are very selective about our breeding dogs, and we focus on longevity above all, as well as temperament, health, and many other factors. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Angela
Angela 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Angela 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 Angela 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 Angela directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Angela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Knoxville, TN
424 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
421 miles away
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More about Angela
Angela has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Angela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Angela’s links
Angela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rhine 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Rhine 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
