Comparison: Hungarian Greyhound and Whippet

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

Hungarian Greyhound
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Whippet
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Hungarian GreyhoundWhippet
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originHungaryUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers62–70 cm44–51 cm
Weight–12–15 kg
Life span–12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Strongly developed bone and musculature, elegant, body slightly longer than height at the withers
  • Wedge-shaped head and large thick rose ears clinging to the neck
  • Strong, thick tail with wiry hair on the underside
  • Medium sighthound, 44-51 cm
  • Short smooth coat of any colour
  • Rose ears
CoatShort, dense, coarse and smooth; a considerable dense undercoat may develop in winter. All colours and combinations known in sighthounds are admitted, except those listed as eliminating faults.Short, fine coat, all colours.
PurposeA hunting and coursing dog hunting by sight, though with a noteworthy nose; especially skilled in coursing and track racing over longer distances. Also a good companion and loyal watchdog.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.