Whippet vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Whippet to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Silky Terriers.
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1610 AD
1900 AD
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
None to Low
Dander
Medium to High
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Whippet
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Whippet
Silky Terrier
