Sheltie vs Whippet
Compare the Sheltie to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Whippets.
Sheltie
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1610 AD
Sheltie
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Whippet
Sheltie
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Sheltie
Whippet
Sheltie
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Sheltie
Whippet
