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
Uruguay Animal Rescue
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Uruguay is Iocated in South America and spans across approximateIy 68,000 square miIes. The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo. The population of Uruguay is about 3.4 million. Threatened species known from Uruguay include the Blue Whale, Giant Armadillo, Giant Otter, and Sei Whale. Most peopIe in Uruguay speak Spanish.
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