Smooth Fox Terrier vs Whippet
Compare the Smooth Fox Terrier to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Smooth Fox Terriers and Whippets.
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1780 AD
1610 AD
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Smooth Fox Terrier
Whippet
