Pointer
VS
Whippet
Pointer vs Whippet
Compare Pointer and Whippet side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Pointer
Whippet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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