Broadstrider Whippets

Broadstrider Whippets, whippets in Hillsborough, NC, serves Orange County and the Research Triangle near Durham. Doug Broadfoot has been involved in whippet breeding for more than two decades and is an active member of the American Whippet Club. Puppies are raised in a family home with daily socialization and access to secure, fenced yards for supervised exercise.

Health screening includes routine testing for cardiac and genetic conditions recommended by national breed guidelines. Several of its dogs hold agility and lure coursing titles, and it also supports therapy work in local community centers. A recent family praised how the breeder’s calm approach helped a shy pup gain confidence before joining their household. Litters are kept small to allow for individual attention and maintain balanced temperaments. Each puppy receives basic introduction to leash walking and gentle crate familiarization before joining a new home.