Variety of dog originally bred to chase rabbits (7)

I believe the answer is:

whippet

(Other definitions for whippet that I've seen before include "Small slender breed of dog like a greyhound" , "Small greyhound-type dog" , "Dog bred for racing" , "Fast runner" , "Dog similar to a greyhound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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