Whippet vs Greyhound
Compare Whippet and Greyhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Whippet
VS
Greyhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Whippet
Greyhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
44 – 51 cm
68 – 76 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
28 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
9 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
1/5
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
Greyhound
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Giant
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 Greyhound
Tall, slender Greyhounds are sprinting sighthounds, built for speed yet calm indoors. They have a short, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and need soft bedding and weather protection. Gentle, sensitive, and affectionate, they suit owners who provide routine, kind training, and moderate daily exercise.
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