Doberman Pinscher vs Whippet
Compare the Doberman Pinscher to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Doberman Pinschers and Whippets.
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1610 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
Whippet
