Whippet
35 mph. Then immediately back to the couch.
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4 facts about the Whippet
Fact #372
General
They can accelerate from a dead standstill to a top sprinting speed of 35 miles per hour in just a few seconds.
Fact #373
General
19th-century English miners who could not afford to stable large Greyhounds bred these compact sighthounds for racing earning them the nickname 'the poor man's racehorse.'
Fact #374
General
They utilize a 'suspended animation' running stride meaning all four of their paws leave the ground twice during every single stride cycle.
Fact #375
General
The Whippet is often called the 'poor man's racehorse' due to its speed.