About This Breed

WHIPPET

Country/Date of Origin: England/late 1800s

The Whippet was developed at the end of the 19th Century through crossing among the Greyhound, the Italian Greyhound, and the Terrier. Its name derives from the expression "whip it" meaning to move quickly. The Whippet is an outstanding track racer over short distances.

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