Whippet vs Black Mouth Cur
Compare the Whippet to the Black Mouth Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Black Mouth Curs.
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
15-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
35-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1610 AD
1964 AD
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
15-16 Years
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Whippet
Black Mouth Cur
