Comparison: Greyhound and Whippet

Greyhound and Whippet are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Whippet
Photo: Winky, CC BY 2.0, source
GreyhoundWhippet
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantMedium
Height at withers68–76 cm44–51 cm
Weight27–40 kg12–15 kg
Life span10–14 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
  • Medium sighthound, 44-51 cm
  • Short smooth coat of any colour
  • Rose ears
CoatShort, fine, close coat.Short, fine coat, all colours.
PurposeAn ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.A smaller English sighthound bred for racing and rabbit coursing by miners; the ´poor man's racehorse´.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.