Whippet vs Blue Lacy
Compare the Whippet to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Blue Lacies.
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
16-20 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-25 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1610 AD
1858 AD
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
16-20 Years
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Whippet
Blue Lacy
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Whippet
Blue Lacy
