Bullwhip

Since these dogs are not purebred, there is not much information documented on their origin. They were bred recently by crossing a Bulldog with a Whippet. In England, during the 16th century, is where and when the Bulldog originated. They were used as bull baiting dogs, which was a spectator sport from those times. It was thought to tenderize the meat and required strong, courageous and aggressive dogs. However, after bull baiting was banned, this breed was modified into a sweet and non aggressive dog, but still keeping their courage. The Whippet has a different story, existing for only about 200 years so far, as they were bred only in the 1700s. They are closely related to the Greyhound and the Italian Greyhound, and share almost identical physical characteristics to these breeds aside from their smaller size. The name Whippet comes from the expression to “whip it”, which means to move very quickly. These dogs come from Northern England and worked with poachers to chase and hunt small prey, like rabbits. They are small dogs that are very quick, and were also popular for their participation in rag races. Eventually both of these wonderful breeds were bred together and gave origin to the Bullwhip. Although those two dogs are very different, they make a unique and friendly dog when mixed together.