Pointer vs Whippet
Compare the Pointer to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Whippets.
Pointer
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1610 AD
Pointer
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Whippet
Pointer
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Pointer
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Pointer
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Whippet
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pointer
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pointer
Whippet
Pointer
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pointer
Whippet
