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
Uganda Animal Rescue
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Uganda is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. The population of Uganda is about 28 million. Most peopIe in Uganda speak English, Ganda or Luganda. Threatened species known from Uganda include the Chimpanzee, Giant African Water Shrew, Mountain Gorilla, and Wild Dog.
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