The Whippet (also English Whippet or Snap Dog) is a dog breed of medium size. They are a sighthound breed that originated in England, where they descended from Greyhounds. Whippets today still strongly resemble a smaller Greyhound. This has led to Whippets being described as 'the poor man's racehorse'. They are a popular companion breed frequently used in amateur racing, lure coursing, and dog shows; they have the highest running speed of breeds for their weight: and are possibly the fastest accelerating dog breed. 5 Whippets in literature. In the 19th century, Whippet racing was a popular sport in parts of England. The other had a rough coat from crossbreeding with Bedlington Terriers. This type was more popular in Durham and Northumberland and was frequently referred to as a 'rabbit dog'. Early specimens were taken from the race track by the dog fanciers of the time and exported around the world.
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