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The Whippet originated in England and is a mixture of the Italian Greyhound and Greyhound. This breed is most commonly used for hunting,
lure coursing, racing, and agility. The Whippet looks like a miniature Greyhound and they can reach speeds almost as high as the Greyhound.

The Whippet is an extremely energetic dog that will need not only daily exercise, but time spent running to tire them out. They have a very
high prey drive so cats and smaller animals should never be around this breed. When walking a Whippet, a leash will always be needed because
they can catch a glimpse of another animal and take off quickly.

The Whippet is a loving and well behaved dog that will make a great family pet. They are great with children and interact well with other dogs
but should not be around smaller pets. They are affectionate and very intelligent dogs that love to be part of the pack but enjoy their
independence as well.

The Whippet is a highly intelligent dog but when it comes to training, will need patience and consistency. Training can be much more difficult
when teaching a dog of the Hound group because they have a lot going on in their head and unfortunately obedience is not high on that list.
The Whippet is a dog that can be sensitive so they will need an owner who will be able to train in a repetitive yet very gentle manor.