Breed comparison
Greyhound vs Whippet
Weights come from the Petboost breed data. Everything else is from the breed standards listed on each breed page, and a field a source does not state is left blank.
| Breed | | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult weight | 23 to 39 kg | 9 to 18 kg |
| Height | 69 to 76 cm | 44 to 51 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 14 years | 14 to 17 years |
| Coat | fine and close | fine, short, close in texture |
| Shedding | Not rated | |
| Grooming effort | ||
| Energy | ||
| Trainability | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Suits an apartment |
What sets them apart
- Greyhound is the bigger dog: adults are typically 23 to 39 kg, against 9 to 18 kg for Whippet.
- Whippet suits an apartment better (5 out of 5, against 3 for Greyhound).
- Whippet typically lives longer than Greyhound.
Which suits you
- A smaller home or apartment. Whippet is rated as the better fit.
- Young children. Whippet is rated as the better fit.
- An active owner. Whippet has more energy to match.
- A first-time owner. Whippet is rated easier to train.
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Breed finderAnswer a few questions and see which breeds fit how you live.
General information, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.