Greyhound vs Whippet
Compare Greyhounds to Whippets. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Greyhound
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Whippet
Origin Country
Egypt
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1610 AD
Greyhound
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Whippet
Greyhound
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
Greyhound
Whippet
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Greyhound
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Greyhound
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Greyhound
Whippet
Greyhound
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
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