Whippet
VS
Norwich Terrier
Whippet vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Whippet and Norwich Terrier 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
Whippet
Norwich Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 51 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Norwich Terrier
Super smart
Tiny
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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