Collie vs Whippet
Compare the Collie to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Whippets.
Collie
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1610 AD
Collie
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Whippet
Collie
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Whippet
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Whippet
Collie
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Whippet
