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
Gambia Animal Rescue
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Gambia is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 4,300 square miIes. The population of Gambia is about 1.6 million. Most peopIe in Gambia speak English. The capital of Gambia is Banjul. Threatened species known from Gambia include the Chimpanzee, Red Colobus, and Wild Dog.
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