Weimaraner vs Whippet
Compare the Weimaraner to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Weimaraners and Whippets.
Weimaraner
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
50-85 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Weimaraner
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1610 AD
Weimaraner
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Weimaraner
Whippet
Weimaraner
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Weimaraner
Whippet
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Weimaraner
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Medium
None
Weimaraner
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Weimaraner
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Weimaraner
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Weimaraner
Whippet
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Weimaraner
Whippet
Weimaraner
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Weimaraner
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