Shiba Inu vs Whippet Comparison – Which dog is better Japanese Shiba Inu or Snap Dog?

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Name	Shiba Inu	Whippet
Origins	Japan	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	45	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Shiba Inu or Whippet? Is the Shiba Inu bigger than the Whippet breed? Is a Shiba Inu smaller than a Whippet?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Whippet? Shiba Inu vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Whippet? Is a Shiba Inu taller than a Whippet?	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 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: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or Whippet? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Shiba Inu and Whippet?	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Shiba Inu or Whippet smarter? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Whippet intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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
Trainability Shiba Inu vs Whippet trainability comparison. What's the difference between Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Shiba Inu vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Whippet? Shiba Inu vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	Shiba Inu 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: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shiba Inu vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. 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 Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. 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 Shiba Inu vs Whippet? Which can be better for hunting?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. 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

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Shiba Inu vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Shiba Inu more dangerous than a Whippet?	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than 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.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Shiba Inu vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	The Shiba Inu 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	Average The Shiba Inu 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
Life Expectancy Shiba Inu vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Shiba Inu and Whippet?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Shiba Inu or Whippet? Shiba Inu vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Shiba Inu 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

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or Whippet? Does the Shiba Inu breed eat more than the Whippet breed?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shiba Inu vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Whippet coat comparison:	Dense	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Shiba Inu and Whippet color? Shiba Inu vs Whippet color comparison:	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Whippet? Shiba Inu vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Whippet? Do Shiba Inu dogs shed more than Whippet dogs?	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Whippet?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Shiba Inu vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	The Shiba Inu 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.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Whippet?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most 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 Shiba Inu or Whippet? Can a Shiba Inu and a Whippet be friends? Do Shiba Inu dogs get along with Whippet dogs?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Shiba Inu 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?	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Shiba Inu or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	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
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Shiba Inu vs Whippet?	Not really Shiba Inu 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

Shiba Inu vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Shiba Inu and Whippet have? Shiba Inu vs Whippet litter size comparison:	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Shiba Inu vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	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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