Whippet vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Whippet to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1610 AD
1800 AD
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Whippet
Welsh Sheepdog
