Whippet vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Whippet to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Miniature Poodles.
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1610 AD
1700 AD
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium to High
None
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Whippet
Miniature Poodle
