i have a strait x beddi whippet he is 18" also and tbh i dont think he's any better than a whippet... the smaller breeds lack the speed i find
my small 3/4 bred certianly doesnt lack speed , she may lack stamina , as a few long runs may tire her out , but she is great ferreting bitch , the small but fast bolts from rabbits is her speciality , just is also a keen lamper , even though had just started her on lamp season just finishing , she was mainly used as a day dog , works well with my larger deerhound/greyhound , also is certainly not affriad to get into the thick of cover , bushe