Whippet vs Hanover Hound
Compare the Whippet to the Hanover Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Hanover Hounds.
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
80-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1610 AD
1980 AD
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Whippet
Hanover Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Whippet
Hanover Hound
