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Name	Whippet	Chinese Crested	Chihuahua
Origins	England	China	Mexico
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Crested Puff Chinese Crested	Csivava Chihuahueño
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chinese Crested? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? 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.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively
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: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chihuahua 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.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. 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 Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.
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 Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua mouthiness comparison:	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
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 Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Chinese Crested and Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua energy level comparison:	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Silky Thick Double Hairless	Fine
Colors What are the original Whippet, Chinese Crested and Chihuahua color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Whippet or Chinese Crested or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. 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 Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua 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.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Chinese Crested or Chihuahua?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua 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.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua 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.	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 Chinese Crested or Chihuahua? 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.
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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.	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.
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.	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 Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua 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 Chinese Crested and Chihuahua have?	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Whippet vs Chinese Crested vs Chihuahua 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 1991 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno 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 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	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

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