Whippet Swimming Pool
Heated indoor pool in Bretherton, Lancashire — cautious swimmer sessions built around the whippet's size, coat, and typical health profile.
WHY SWIM WITH A WHIPPET?
The pool is built for a body like a whippet
Whippets get cold fast in water — our 28–32°C pool is a rare fit; most outdoor swimming is unsafe for them.
Whippets are typically a moderate-energy, hound breed weighing 8–15kg and standing 44–51cm at the withers. Their very short, low body fat affects how they swim, how quickly they dry, and how the session runs.
- safe warm-water conditioning
- post-strain rehab
- senior mobility
HEALTH CONDITIONS SWIMMING HELPS
Common Whippet health issues — and how the pool helps
muscle strains
Supported swimming provides safe exercise while the underlying condition is managed.
arthritis in seniors
28–32°C water reduces stiffness and pain within minutes; effect lasts days.
dental disease
Supported swimming provides safe exercise while the underlying condition is managed.
RECOMMENDED SESSION
For a whippet, we recommend the Swim Coach session
A trained team member is in the water with your whippet for the whole session — guiding depth, watching breathing, and adjusting the swim to what they can safely do.
BREED PROFILE
Whippet at the pool
Group
Hound
Weight
8–15 kg
Height
44–51 cm
Energy
moderate
Coat
very short, low body fat
Swim aptitude
Cautious swimmer
Recommended session
Swim Coach
Watch for
muscle strains
HOW THE SESSION RUNS
Jacket, ramp, coach — what a whippet session looks like
Whippets typically need 1–3 patient sessions to accept the water. Once they do, the pool becomes a genuinely valuable exercise outlet.
Life jacket for warmth as much as buoyancy; sessions capped by shivering, not clock.
"Will look permanently offended by the concept of getting wet."
— The universal truth of Whippets in a pool
FAQS
Whippet owner questions
Can whippets actually swim in your pool?
Yes — every whippet we've had in the pool has swum. Whippets get cold fast in water — our 28–32°C pool is a rare fit; most outdoor swimming is unsafe for them. We work to the breed, not against it.
Does my whippet need a life jacket?
Life jacket for warmth as much as buoyancy; sessions capped by shivering, not clock.
How long is a session for a whippet?
Sessions are 30 minutes on the clock. Actual water time varies by dog — we typically build from 10–15 minutes in-water for a whippet and grow from there.
What whippet health issues does swimming help with?
The conditions we see most in whippets — muscle strains, arthritis in seniors, dental disease — all benefit from warm-water swimming because buoyancy removes joint impact and 28–32°C water eases inflammation and stiffness.
How much does a whippet session cost?
£35 for an Owner In Pool session or £40 for a Swim Coach session (recommended for a whippet: Swim Coach). Every session is fully private — your dog never meets another dog in the pool.
How old should my whippet be to start?
From 12 weeks old, two weeks after the final puppy vaccination. Early positive water experience builds lifelong confidence — especially valuable for cautious breeds like Whippets.
SIMILAR BREEDS
Other hound breeds & pool guides
Book a swim for your Whippet
Warm 28–32°C water, fully private, 30 minutes to yourselves. Call 07359 881320 or use the form — we'll come back the same day.
What Happens Next?
- 1. We review your enquiry
- 2. We call or text to confirm
- 3. Bring your dog and a towel!