Whippet vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Whippet and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Whippet
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Whippet
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 51 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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