The Whippet's a breed of dog, of the sighthound family. They're 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. Description Appearance Whippets are a medium-size dog averaging in weight from 25 to 40 lb (11–18 kg), with height (under the FCI standard) of 18.5 - 20 inches (47 - 51 cm) for males and 17.5 - 18.5 inches (44 - 47 cm) for females. Whippets tend to… (More on Whippet)