The Whippet (also English Whippet or Snap dog) is a breed of medium-sized dog. They are a sighthound breed that originated in England, where they descended from greyhounds. Whippets today still strongly resemble a smaller greyhound. Shown in the Hound group, Whippets have relatively few health problems other than arrhythmia. Whippets also particip... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whippet
hound breed developed in mid-19th-century England to chase rabbits for sport in an arena. The breed was developed from terriers and small English ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/w/29
The whippet is a British breed of dog produced by crossing a hybrid of a fox- terrier and a greyhound with an Italian greyhound. Whippets are used for coursing rabbits, especially in the north of England where the breed evolved. Whippets are quiet, responsive dogs sensitive to the cold. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BW.HTM
Breed of dog resembling a small greyhound. It grows to 56 cm/22 in at the shoulder, and 9 kg/20 lb in weight Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221