Chow Chow vs Whippet
Compare the Chow Chow to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Whippets.
Chow Chow
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Whippet
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1610 AD
Chow Chow
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Whippet
Chow Chow
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Whippet
Chow Chow
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Whippet
