Scottish Deerhound vs Whippet
Compare the Scottish Deerhound to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Deerhounds and Whippets.
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-11 Years
12-15 Years
Height
28-32 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
75-110 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1610 AD
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Medium
None
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
12-15 Years
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Scottish Deerhound
Whippet
