Small slender dog (7)

I believe the answer is:

whippet

(Other definitions for whippet that I've seen before include "Dog related to 9 down" , "Fast runner" , "Racing-dog" , "dog class?" , "Dog bred for racing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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