Whippet Did You Know?

• The Whippet was originally bred to pursue and capture small game.



• Whippets are a quiet and intelligent breed, and do not bark unnecessarily.



• Whippets appear to have been first brought to America by English mill operatives of Massachusetts.



• The Whippet is extremely fast, capable of reaching speeds up to 35 mph.



• Never snappy or "barky", the Whippet is an excellent watchdog.



• Whippet racing has become extremely popular over the years and very refined; there is an elaborate handicapping system, steeplechases, and racetracks.