Papillon vs Whippet Comparison – Which dog is better Continental Toy Spaniel or Snap Dog?

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Name	Papillon	Whippet
Origins	Spain France Belgium	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Papillon and Whippet. What other names are these breeds known by?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Papillon and a Whippet. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Papillon and a Whippet. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Whippet? Is a Papillon taller than a Whippet?	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Papillon vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Papillon and a Whippet. Which breed costs more?	$400-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare training requirements.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare alertness levels.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare territorial behaviors.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Papillon and a Whippet. How do their temperaments differ?	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Papillon vs Whippet?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Whippet?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Papillon vs Whippet?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Papillon vs Whippet? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare play drive and energy.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare adaptability levels.	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Whippet?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Papillon vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Papillon vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare average lifespans.	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Papillon and a Whippet. Which breed is healthier?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Papillon vs Whippet?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease

Papillon vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare activity levels.	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare daily food needs.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Papillon vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Papillon and Whippet? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare drooling amounts.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Papillon and a Whippet? Compare fur types.	Feathered	Fine Short Close in texture
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Whippet? Do Papillon dogs shed more than Whippet dogs?	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Papillon vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare kid-friendliness.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Whippet? Can a Papillon and a Whippet be friends? Do Papillon dogs get along with Whippet dogs?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Papillon vs Whippet?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Papillon or a Whippet? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Papillon and Whippet. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Papillon and Whippet. Which has larger litters?	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Papillon and Whippet breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Papillon and Whippet. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Papillon vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Papillon and Whippet. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Papillon and Whippet. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Papillon and Whippet. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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