AgileGSD
Posted : 11/19/2009 10:07:50 AM
jennie_c_d
I have a 4', chain link fence. The PRT can open the gate, climb it, jump it, or dig under it. The IG can flying leap it like it's not there. The Crested can climb it, and did, the day I brought her home.
LOL the toy dogs I knew who would go over 3' ex pens were all Cresteds! I saw one attempt to climb a 6' kennel run once too but they were caught and stopped (luckily enough - that is waaaay too high for them to be jumping or falling from!).
As for a Whippet breeder requiring a 6' fence. I doubt you'll find that to be the case across the board.
Whippet Rescue doesn't seem to have any specific fencing requirements and say:
"Do whippets have to have a very high fence?
Most whippets are not jumpers or climbers, but there are always exceptions. A five-foot fence is usually enough, but if you adopt an adult whippet, be sure to ask whether he has escaped fences before. Some do dig, but it's not a common problem."
And this breeder says:
"Your Whippet must be either leashed or in a securely fenced yard. A 4' fence is usually enough if a Whippet is not a jumper or climber. Some do dig, but it's not too common a problem." http://www.sunnyknoll.com/whippet_info.html
And here is a thread on a Whippet forum about fences. Everyone seems to have their own opinions on how high a fence should be but several have 4' fences without problems. And most agree that a Whippet who wants to jump a fence can get over a 6' fence. http://www.whippetworld.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3664&start=0
I'm not trying to convince you to get a Whippet, just pointing out that your fence shouldn't be the reason you don't get one if you otherwise like the breed.