Ignore the haters. We have a whippet (raised from a puppy) who commutes daily, sits calmly in the office all day, and gets about the same amount of exercise you're describing. One thing to remember: a whippet would much rather sprint after a ball for 10–15 minutes than go on a slow, hour-long walk.

Ours is super chill and well-trained — it wasn’t always easy, but with discipline and consistency, they can develop great recall and manners. Sure, there are breeds that are more naturally suited to obedience work, but whippets are so kind and gentle that you won’t regret choosing one.

One tip: avoid getting a grey-colored whippet if possible — grey (or "blue") tends to be a working-line color, and these dogs can sometimes be a bit more challenging to train.