small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England

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a medium-sized sighthound - a group of dogs which

an intensely affectionate dog who wants to be with you at all times and will thrive with a touchy-feely owner

a petite, graceful dog that resembles a greyhound

a relatively small, lightweight dog without a heavy, protective coat

a short-haired athletic dog that looks like a small greyhound

a swift dog that resembles a small greyhound

The Whippet is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small greyhound. Their popularity has led to the reuse of the Whippet name on a large number of things, from cars to cookies.