Belgian Tervuren vs Whippet
Compare the Belgian Tervuren to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Tervurens and Whippets.
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1895 AD
1610 AD
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Belgian Tervuren
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
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Belgian Tervuren
Whippet
