Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Whippet
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Whippets.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
80-150 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1610 AD
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Medium
None
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Whippet
