Swedish Vallhund vs Whippet
Compare the Swedish Vallhund to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Swedish Vallhunds and Whippets.
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Origin Country
Sweden
United Kingdom
Origin Year
800 AD
1610 AD
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None to Low
None
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Swedish Vallhund
Whippet
