Shikoku vs Whippet

Compare Shikoku 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

Shikoku

Whippet

Breed type

Purebred

Height

48 – 52 cm

44 – 51 cm

Weight

16 – 25 kg

9 – 19 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Shikoku

Low grooming

Easy to train

Medium

Whippet

Low grooming

Medium

Summary

About Shikoku

The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.

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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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