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Name	Whippet	Rough Collie	Schipperke
Origins	England	Scotland	Belgium
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	61	40	110
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$400-$600	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? 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.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
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: Rough 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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Schipperke 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.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Schipperke 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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

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

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke 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 Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	No data available
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 Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Rough Collie and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke?	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 Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup 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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Whippet, Rough Collie and Schipperke color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke 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.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Rough Collie or Schipperke? Whippet or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Schipperke 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 Rough Collie or Schipperke?	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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	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 vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke 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 Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

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

Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke 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 Rough Collie or Schipperke? 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.	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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes 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 Rough Collie vs Schipperke 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 Rough Collie and Schipperke have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Whippet vs Rough Collie vs Schipperke 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 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	No data available

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