I'm Elizabeth H., the breeder behind Swift Whippets located in Duluth, MN. I strive to breed send new owners home with an exceptional partner.
I place emphasis on health, conformation, intelligence and temprament. Most of my puppies will be independent and outgoing. I am to produce pups that are bidable, curious, and free of inheritable health issues.
Q. & A. with Elizabeth
Why did you start breeding?
I am purposeful in everything I do regarding my dogs, including careful selection of breeding dogs and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with a confident and happy temperament.
My secondary goals are teachability, intelligence, and speed
What makes your program special?
All my dogs are fully health tested and are excellent representatives of what a whippet is supposed to be in both temperament and structure. I'm dedicated to being a responsible breeder and I always put the needs of my dogs first.
I provide unique socialization opportunities for my pups. The experiences they have will make them ready to handle new situations with confidence.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Swift's Black Gold (Mackey)
Went home
Male
Swift's Liquid Gold (Maple)
Went home
Male
Swift's Golden Rule (Karma)
Went home
Female
Swift's Nothing Gold Can Stay (Frost)
Went home
Male
Swift's Worth My Weight In Gold
Went home
Male
Swift's Golden Fleece
Went home
Male
Swift's Golden Gloves (Sugar Ray)
Went home
Male
Ever
Went home
Female
Jovi
Went home
Male
Cinder
Went home
Female
Presley
Went home
Female
Hero
Went home
Male
Tyger
Went home
Female
Aero
Went home
Male
Mayhem
Went home
Female
Addie
Went home
Female
Rosie
Went home
Female
Jasper
Went home
Male
Noble
Went home
Male
Kai
Went home
Male
Shannon
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Elizabeth
Elizabeth 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes a 1-year guarantee, deworming, UTD vaccinations, and puppy socialization. I don't require deposits.”
Contract & health guarantee
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth directly.
Swift 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
Ever, mom
Whippet
About Ever
Ever is a female Whippet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Elizabeth decided to make her part of their program. Elizabeth 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.
Rosie, mom
Whippet
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Whippet over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Elizabeth decided to make her part of their program. Elizabeth 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.
Stella, mom
Whippet
About Stella
19" particolor, white with heavily brindled fawn markings.
Great health testing
OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Swift 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
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.
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.
DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.