Ibizan Hound vs Whippet
Compare the Ibizan Hound to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Ibizan Hounds and Whippets.
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-50 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1610 AD
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Ibizan Hound
Whippet
