During the Victorian era, miners in northeastern England bred terriers with small greyhounds, and the improved dogs were used to participate in coursing competitions or to hunt rabbits. Its name comes from the term “whip”, which means to move quickly. Commonly used in sprint races, it can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. However, due to the cruelty of this competition, it was later banned in England and replaced with lure coursing. This legal competitive sport uses a waving handkerchief as a signal, and Whippets run towards their owners at full speed according to this signal. Currently, such competitions remain very popular in northern England and have become entertainment activities for festive celebrations.

　Whippets have a gentle and docile temperament, are cheerful, affectionate, noble, intelligent, easy to train, and very loyal to their owners, making them excellent companion dogs. With proper training, they can also serve as guard dogs. Although they may appear weak, these small dogs possess incredible strength and speed. Additionally, due to their Italian Greyhound lineage, they have strong disease resistance and a longer lifespan. They only require sufficient exercise each day, making them an ideal choice for family pets. This breed has a habit of shaking its body, but this does not indicate fear or cold; however, they should be avoided in cold or hot climates.

　In summary, this breed enjoys competitive hunting activities as well as comfortable family life. They are trustworthy and can become very good friends. The development of the Whippet originated in the Victorian era, where miners in northeastern England bred terriers with small greyhounds, and the improved dogs were used to participate in coursing competitions or to hunt rabbits. Its name comes from the term “whip”, which means to move quickly. Commonly used in sprint races, it can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. However, due to the cruelty of this competition, it was later banned in England and replaced with lure coursing. This legal competitive sport uses a waving handkerchief as a signal, and Whippets run towards their owners at full speed according to this signal. Currently, such competitions remain very popular in northern England and have become entertainment activities for festive celebrations.

　This breed originated in England, has long limbs, a slender and soft body, and is a smaller version of the Greyhound, used for hunting rabbits and racing, also known as rabbit dogs. About 100 years ago, this breed was hybridized from smaller Greyhounds and Manchester Terriers, Beagle-like dogs, and White dogs. The term “coursing” refers to dogs chasing rabbits and seeing the hunted animals bleeding, which was a pastime for the poor in England. This breed was developed by ordinary people. In the mining areas of England, this breed was commonly used for racing, but the performance of Whippets in competitions became average, and they lost their eligibility to compete. Today, their graceful appearance and movement have made them stand out in exhibitions. This breed has gained an excellent reputation as a family dog, and its walking style resembles that of a horse, moving quickly when urged by a whip, also known as a whip dog