Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Whippet	Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
Origins	England	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names	English Whippet, Snap Dog	Anglo-French Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	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	No set
Price	$800-$1200	$700-$900

General Appearance - Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	30-45 lbs (13,5-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	37,5 lbs (16,75 kg)
Height	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	19-22 inches (48-54 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	20,5 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Coat	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Smooth
Colors	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black	Orange White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Whippets are low shedders.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are low shedders.

Characteristics - Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable	Energetic Hunting Social Affectionate Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Whippets are easy to train.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Whippets need for social interaction is average.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.	Average to high: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Whippets are average watchdogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Stranger Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Health Issues	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease	Bloat Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Work-related Injuries
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Whippets are high energy dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Whippets have an average exercise need.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Whippets don't need too much sleep.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Whippet vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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