whippet
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whippets in dog race
whippets in dog race
a breed of dog – a cross-breed between the greyhound and the terrier – smooth, thick coat (hair) in different colours; size: 1½-2 feet tall at the shoulder, and weight: 10-20 Kg. (male larger than female); feeds on the regular dog food; live for 12-20 years; originally from England, and then bred in the USA
Special Features:
Whippets are very good runners, and have been used in ‘dog race’. For this racing ability, whippets are called ‘poor man’s race horse’!
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