Bulldog vs Whippet
Compare the Bulldog to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and Whippets.
Bulldog
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
49-55 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Bulldog
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1610 AD
Bulldog
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bulldog
Whippet
Bulldog
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bulldog
Whippet
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Bulldog
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
High
None
Bulldog
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bulldog
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bulldog
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bulldog
Whippet
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
12-15 Years
Bulldog
Whippet
Bulldog
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bulldog
Whippet
