Chihuahua vs Whippet
Compare the Chihuahua to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Whippets.
Chihuahua
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Whippet
Origin Country
Mexico
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1850 AD
1610 AD
Chihuahua
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Whippet
Chihuahua
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chihuahua
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Whippet
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Whippet
Chihuahua
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Whippet
