Border Collie vs Whippet
Compare the Border Collie to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Whippets.
Border Collie
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1610 AD
Border Collie
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Whippet
Border Collie
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Border Collie
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Border Collie
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Collie
Whippet
Border Collie
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Border Collie
Whippet
