Norwich Terrier vs Whippet
Compare the Norwich Terrier to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwich Terriers and Whippets.
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
10-12 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1932 AD
1610 AD
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Norwich Terrier
Whippet
