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Name	Whippet	Affenpinscher	Labrador Retriever
Origins	England	Germany France	England Canada
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Affie African Terrier Monkey Dog Monkey Terrier Affen	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Affenpinscher? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$800-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Affenpinscher is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Affenpinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Affenpinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Affenpinscher 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Affenpinscher breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Affenpinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Affenpinscher dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Affenpinscher bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever 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: Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Affenpinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Affenpinscher and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Affenpinscher: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Affenpinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Wiry	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Whippet, Affenpinscher and Labrador Retriever color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Belge Tan Red Silver	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? Whippet or Affenpinscher or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

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

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Whippet or Affenpinscher or Labrador Retriever? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Whippet and Affenpinscher and Labrador Retriever have?	4-8 puppies	1-3 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Whippet vs Affenpinscher vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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.	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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