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Name	Whippet	Goldendoodle
Origins	England	United States Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Whippet or Goldendoodle? Is the Whippet bigger than the Goldendoodle breed? Is a Whippet smaller than a Goldendoodle?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Goldendoodle? Whippet vs Goldendoodle weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Goldendoodle? Is a Whippet taller than a Goldendoodle?	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Whippet and Goldendoodle?	$800-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Goldendoodle?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Whippet or Goldendoodle smarter? Which is best? Whippet vs Goldendoodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Goldendoodle trainability comparison. What's the difference between Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Goldendoodle?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Goldendoodle? 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.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Whippet vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Goldendoodle? Whippet vs Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Sensitive: Whippet 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 Goldendoodle?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Whippet vs Goldendoodle? Which can be better for hunting?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Goldendoodle 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.	Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Goldendoodle?	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.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Whippet or Goldendoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Whippet more dangerous than a Goldendoodle?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Whippet vs Goldendoodle mouthiness comparison:	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet and Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Whippet and Goldendoodle?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Goldendoodle? Does the Whippet breed eat more than the Goldendoodle breed?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Whippet vs Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Whippet and Goldendoodle color? Whippet vs Goldendoodle color comparison:	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Goldendoodle? Whippet vs Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Goldendoodle? Do Whippet dogs shed more than Goldendoodle dogs?	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle?	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 Goldendoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Whippet or Goldendoodle?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle 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.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Goldendoodle?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Goldendoodle?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Goldendoodle? Can a Whippet and a Goldendoodle be friends? Do Whippet dogs get along with Goldendoodle dogs?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle 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.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Whippet or Goldendoodle? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Whippet vs Goldendoodle?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle 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.
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.

Whippet vs Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Whippet and Goldendoodle have? Whippet vs Goldendoodle litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Whippet vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound 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.	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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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