Whippet vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Whippet to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1610 AD
1898 AD
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Whippet
American Pit Bull Terrier
