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Name	Whippet	Italian Greyhound	Weimaraner
Origins	England	Italy	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	61	74	34
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Grey Ghost Weim Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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.	Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Weimaraner dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Stubborn Aloof Energetic Alert Powerful Intelligent Social Steady Fast
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: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Weimaraner 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Weimaraner dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal 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 Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Italian Greyhound indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Weimaraner breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Weimaraner dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	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.	Weimaraner dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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 Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Distichiasis
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 Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Italian Greyhound and Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Weimaraner: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	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 Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 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 Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Weimaraner has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine	Fine
Colors What are the original Whippet, Italian Greyhound and Weimaraner color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Gray Blue Silver Copper
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Whippet or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	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.	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 Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Weimaraner drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Weimaraner dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Weimaraner dogs are 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 Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Weimaraner dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Weimaraner dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Weimaraner dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Weimaraner 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.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people.

Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound or Weimaraner? 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.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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 Italian Greyhound and Weimaraner have?	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Weimaraner 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 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 as a Sporting breed.
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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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 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 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

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