Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Whippet	Basset Hound	Miniature Shar Pei
Origins	England	France	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	61	39	283
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Other Names	English Whippet, Snap Dog	Basset, Hush Puppy	Mini Shar Pei, Mini Pei, Miniature Chinese Shar-Pei
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1200	$300-$500	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei

Size	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	17 inches and under (43 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	17 inches and under (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei

Coat	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense	Harsh Prickly
Colors	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black	Tan Gray Tricolor Brown Red White Black	Apricot Blue Cream Red Brown Fawn Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Miniature Shar Pei requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Whippets are low shedders.	Basset Hounds shed moderately.	Miniature Shar Peis shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable	Affectionate Friendly Sweet Tempered Devoted Gentle Tenacious	Affectionate Alert Confident Playful Adaptable Calm Independent
Intelligent Rank	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Basset Hound if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Smart: Miniature Shar Pei's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Whippets are easy to train.	Basset Hounds are quite easy to train.	Miniature Shar Peis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.	Miniature Shar Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Basset Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Shar Peis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Whippets need for social interaction is average.	Basset Hounds need for social interaction is average.	Miniature Shar Peis are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally.	Low: The Miniature Shar Pei barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Whippets are average watchdogs.	Basset Hounds are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Miniature Shar Peis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.	Basset Hounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Miniature Shar Peis strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Shar Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basset Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Shar Peis have an 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.	Basset Hounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Miniature Shar Peis have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Basset Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Miniature Shar Peis 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.
Apartment Friendly	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Peis are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basset Hounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Shar Peis 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Shar Peis 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei

Stranger Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.	Basset Hounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Peis are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Peis are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.	Basset Hounds are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Peis are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basset Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Shar Peis are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Shar Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Shar Peis are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Basset Hounds are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Shar Peis are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Basset Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Shar Peis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	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.	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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Miniature Shar Pei 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei

Health Issues	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basset Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Bloat Cherry Eye Ear Infections Ectropion Entropion Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Obesity Panosteitis Patellar Luxation Thrombopathia Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Entropion Skin Irritation
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years	9-11 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Whippets are high energy dogs.	Basset Hounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Miniature Shar Peis have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Whippets have an average exercise need.	Basset Hounds have an average exercise need.	Miniature Shar Peis exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Whippets don't need too much sleep.	Basset Hounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Miniature Shar Peis like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Shar Pei can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Miniature Shar Pei has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Miniature Shar Pei drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Whippet vs Basset Hound vs Miniature Shar Pei

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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