Whippet vs Lurcher
Compare the Whippet to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Lurchers.
Whippet
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1610 AD
1400 AD
Whippet
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Lurcher
Whippet
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Whippet
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-15 Years
Whippet
Lurcher
Whippet
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Whippet
Lurcher
