WhoWho developed the Whippet?
Developed by English working-class families from greyhounds and terriers.
WhatWhat defines the breed?
A sleek sighthound that is a couch-loving cuddler and lightning sprinter.
WhereWhere did it originate?
Developed in northern England.
WhenWhen did the breed begin?
Emerged in the 1800s.
WhyWhy was the breed created?
Bred for racing and rabbit coursing as the 'poor man's racehorse'.
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💡 How we care for your Whippet: Thin-coated and cold-sensitive — they love soft, warm resting spots.
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