Italian Greyhound vs Whippet
Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Whippets.
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1610 AD
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Italian Greyhound
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Italian Greyhound
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