Sarplaninac vs Whippet

Compare Sarplaninac 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

Sarplaninac

Whippet

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

44 – 51 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

9 – 19 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Whippet

Low grooming

Medium

Summary

About Sarplaninac

The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.

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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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