Fleet-footed dog breed (7)

I believe the answer is:

whippet

(Other definitions for whippet that I've seen before include "Fast runner" , "Racing-dog" , "Dog similar to a greyhound" , "dog class?" , "Small greyhound-type dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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