Whippets compete during their greyhound race at the racetrack in Hamburg
Whippets compete during their greyhound race at the racetrack in Hamburg July 1, 2012. Whippets, also called English Greyhounds, are able to reach speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour (about 37 mph) on the 350 meter long race track. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS SPORT)