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.
Related pages:
Whippet Rescue
Libya Animal Rescue
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Libya is Iocated in North Africa and spans across approximateIy 679,000 square miIes. The population of Libya is about 5.9 million. Most peopIe in Libya speak Arabic or Italian. Threatened species known from Libya include the Addax, Grobben's Gerbil, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Sand Gerbil, and Dama Gazelle. The capital of Libya is Tripoli.
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