Irish Terrier vs Whippet
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Whippets.
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1610 AD
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Irish Terrier
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Whippet
