Whippet vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Whippet to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Dogo Argentinos.
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Argentina
Origin Year
1610 AD
1928 AD
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Whippet
Dogo Argentino
