Australian Cattle Dog vs Whippet
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Whippets.
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1610 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Whippet
