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Whippet

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

A breed of short haired dog similar in appearance to a greyhound, only smaller.

Related Names

Whipper, Whip.

Famous Usage

The Whippet Inn - famous historic pub in York, England; Champion racing whippet Pencloe Dutch Gold who won multiple titles in the 1990s.

Screen Details

Whippets appeared in the 2000 film '102 Dalmatians' as racing dogs. The breed was also featured in the British TV series 'Downton Abbey' where they were shown as aristocratic hunting dogs. A whippet named Bingo appeared in the 1957 film 'The Truth About Spring' starring Hayley Mills.

Personality Plus

For a dog of this breed. Also, for a dog who's tail whips around like a blender.

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