Whippets can sprint at speeds up to 37 miles per hour. A painting of a Whippet belonging to Louis XV by Jean Baptiste Oudry hangs in the Washington National Gallery. The Whippet was recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1890. The Whippet is one of the most popular sight hounds. Whippets have been bred since at least 1610.
Related pages:
Whippet Rescue
Rwanda Animal Rescue
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Rwanda is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 10,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Rwanda speak Kinyarwanda, French, or English. Threatened species known from Rwanda include the Black Rhinoceros, Chimpanzee, Mountain Gorilla, and Wild Dog. The population of Rwanda is about 8.6 million. The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
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