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Name	Whippet	Border Collie	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	England	England Scotland Wales	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Border Collie or Border Collie? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? 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.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive
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.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. 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.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Border Collie 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.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs 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.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies
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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Border Collie and American Pit Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	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.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 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 Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Fine
Colors What are the original Whippet, Border Collie and American Pit Bull Terrier color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Whippet or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks 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 Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average 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 Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Whippet or Border Collie or American Pit Bull Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Border Collie and American Pit Bull Terrier have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Whippet vs Border Collie vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club

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