German Pinscher vs Whippet
Compare the German Pinscher to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Whippets.
German Pinscher
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1610 AD
German Pinscher
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Whippet
German Pinscher
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Pinscher
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None to Low
None
German Pinscher
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Pinscher
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Pinscher
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Pinscher
Whippet
German Pinscher
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Pinscher
Whippet
