Here's why:
* Hunting style: Whippets are known for their speed and agility. They chase their prey by sight, relying on their keen vision to spot and pursue rabbits and other small game.
* Physical characteristics: Their long, lean bodies and deep chests are built for speed and endurance.
* Nose: While they have a good sense of smell, their primary hunting strategy is visual, not olfactory.
Scent hounds, on the other hand, rely primarily on their sense of smell to track and hunt prey. Examples of scent hounds include beagles, bloodhounds, and basset hounds.