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 |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 61 | 39 | 283 |
Reviews | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Other Names | English Whippet, Snap Dog | Basset, Hush Puppy | Mini Shar Pei, Mini Pei, Miniature Chinese Shar-Pei |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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