Bull Terrier vs Whippet
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Whippets.
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1610 AD
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Bull Terrier
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bull Terrier
Whippet
