Whippet vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Whippet to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Patterdale Terriers.
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1610 AD
1940 AD
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Whippet
Patterdale Terrier
