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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.




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