Vizsla vs Whippet
Compare the Vizsla to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Vizslak and Whippets.
Vizsla
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Vizsla
Whippet
Origin Country
Hungary
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1357 AD
1610 AD
Vizsla
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Vizsla
Whippet
Vizsla
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Vizsla
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Vizsla
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Vizsla
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Vizsla
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Vizsla
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Vizsla
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Vizsla
Whippet
Vizsla
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Vizsla
Whippet
