Whippet vs Eurasier
Compare the Whippet to the Eurasier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Eurasiers.
Whippet
Eurasier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-24 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
39-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Eurasier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1610 AD
1960 AD
Whippet
Eurasier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Eurasier
Whippet
Eurasier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Eurasier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Whippet
Eurasier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Eurasier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Eurasier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
Eurasier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Eurasier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Whippet
Eurasier
Whippet
Eurasier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Whippet
Eurasier
