This is a topic that has long fascinated me. I have been "advised" by the learned here that ALL whips are born with the required insincts to make a working dog. While, for the sake of peace, I will take his on board 
, obviously some are far better than others. What I find curious is the ability of some dogs to stamp their progeny. This is not restricted to dogs. Many champion Thoroughbred sires have siblings or 3/4 bred relatives that fail the progeny test. Often the performance of the individuals is comparable, till they hit the breeding barn.
There are some well known lines of whippet that have continually produced an abnormal number of outstanding workers. Often these dogs have been placed in mixed kennels, with all pups receiving the same basics, yet certain bloodlines and parentage continue to out perform others in the field, regardless of training, nurturing or patience.
While I have no vested interest in any particular line, I will freely admit my preferances, to proven working lines, if you wish to pursue a working situation. Good dogs can come from anywhere, but I find it amazing the influence one dog(or bitch) can have in this regard, with a consistant passing of outstanding genetic attributes,
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, obviously some are far better than others. What I find curious is the ability of some dogs to stamp their progeny. This is not restricted to dogs. Many champion Thoroughbred sires have siblings or 3/4 bred relatives that fail the progeny test. Often the performance of the individuals is comparable, till they hit the breeding barn.There are some well known lines of whippet that have continually produced an abnormal number of outstanding workers. Often these dogs have been placed in mixed kennels, with all pups receiving the same basics, yet certain bloodlines and parentage continue to out perform others in the field, regardless of training, nurturing or patience.
While I have no vested interest in any particular line, I will freely admit my preferances, to proven working lines, if you wish to pursue a working situation. Good dogs can come from anywhere, but I find it amazing the influence one dog(or bitch) can have in this regard, with a consistant passing of outstanding genetic attributes,
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