Poodle vs Whippet
Compare Poodles to Whippets. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Poodle
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1610 AD
Poodle
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Whippet
Poodle
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Poodle
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium to High
Dander
None
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Whippet
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Poodle
Whippet
Poodle
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Whippet
