Whippet vs Spanish Greyhound
Compare Whippet and Spanish Greyhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Whippet
VS
Spanish Greyhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Whippet
Spanish Greyhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
44 – 51 cm
60 – 70 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
23 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
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
Spanish Greyhound
High energy
Quiet
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 Spanish Greyhound
The Spanish Greyhound (Galgo Español) is an ancient Spanish sighthound, lightly built with a long body, deep chest and smooth, efficient movement. Calm, sensitive and affectionate at home, it needs regular exercise, gentle training and protection from cold due to its fine coat and low body fat.
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