Whippet

The one medium-sized choice, for anyone who wants a leggier dog without the bulk. At 11 to 18 kg a Whippet is a quiet, gentle house dog that sleeps much of the day, its short coat needs almost no grooming, and a UK study found a life expectancy of about 13 years. Be honest about your grip, though: a sighthound that spots a rabbit can lunge hard, so choose a calm adult, walk it on a wide collar or harness and keep it leashed in unfenced areas. It feels the cold, so budget for a coat.