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Wednesday, November 11, 2026Nov 11

Whippet gets fast start at America’s top dog show

By BEN WALKER

AP National Writer

NEW YORK – Chanel loves to chase birds and tennis balls. Now this lean whippet is running after a bigger prize.

Clocked at 35 mph in the wild, the sleek 2-year-old glided across the green carpet at Madison Square Garden and captured the hound group Monday night at Westminster, America’s most prestigious dog show.

“Nothing fazes her,” handler Lori Wilson said.