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Whippet
Whippets are of Roman origin, thought to have been brought to UK by the Romans when Britain was part of the Roman empire. Whippets are similar to a small greyhound. They can run fast. They were popular in UK as racing dogs, being trained to chase rabbits for a bet, and later lures. They were known as "the working man's racehorse." Small dogs are cheaper to keep than racehorses, (or big dogs for that matter!) A whippet has a narrow head, long neck, and lean body. The back is arched. The tail is long and thin. The coat is short and smooth, needing no grooming. Colour: any Height at shoulder: males 47- 51 cm, females 44 -47 cm.
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