Chinese Crested vs Whippet
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Whippets.
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1610 AD
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Chinese Crested
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Hairless
Short
Chinese Crested
Whippet
