The Whippet in Art and History
Although the Whippet as a recognized breed is relatively recent, dating only from the late 1800's, a large body of evidence exists to show that "Whippet-like" dogs have existed since ancient times. Here are some more recent examples of Whippet art, and some fragments of Whippet history.

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16th Century Dutch Tile
A 16th Century Dutch tile depicting a
"Whippet-like" dog.
A 1996 Sahara postage stamp.
16th Century Flemish Tapestry
A portion of a Flemish Tapestry dating from 1510. The entire tapestry measures eleven by twelve feet and hangs in the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California.		 Victorian metal button
A Victorian era (1880-1890) metal button showing a whippet running through an opening in a wooden fence. This is most definitely a whippet - as opposed to the greyhounds pictured in much Victorian art.
Hand Knitted Whippet Afghan
A hand-made afghan showing Whippets at play. This beautiful work of art was custom made and given away as a Whippet club raffle prize in 1997.
A trade card dating from 1880, showing a Whippet with a small terrier. This card advertises a horse shoer's business, but similar cards were printed for many kinds of businesses during that era.

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