Whippet vs Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Compare the Whippet to the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Teddy Roosevelt Terriers.
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
8-15 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1610 AD
1999 AD
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Whippet
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
