Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Dog: Which is the Best Family Pet? Are you considering adopting a sighthound, but can't decide between an Italian Greyhound and a Whippet? In this video, we'll compare the two breeds in terms of their history, size, coats and colors, personalities, trainability, activity levels, and health and lifespan.

We'll start by delving into the origins of both breeds, exploring how they were used in the past and how they've become popular companion animals today. You'll learn about the archaeological evidence suggesting Italian Greyhounds were bred as noble companions thousands of years ago, while Whippets were developed in Northern England in the 18th century by crossing Greyhounds with fast, longlegged terriers.

Next, we'll discuss the physical differences between the two breeds. Italian Greyhounds are smaller, standing at 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing between 6 to 10 pounds, while Whippets are larger, standing between 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing between 18 to 48 pounds. We'll also explore their different coat types and colors, from the Iggy's glossy short coat in shades of fawn, cream, red, blue, or black, to the Whippet's short, smooth coat in any color or color combination known to dogdom.

Moving on to their personalities, you'll discover that both breeds make loving family companions, but have different temperaments. Italian Greyhounds are sensitive, alert, and playful, but can be reserved around strangers. Whippets, on the other hand, are amiable, friendly, and make excellent watchdogs. They're also childfriendly, but less tolerant of small pets such as bunnies due to their high chase drive.

Differences between Italian Greyhound and Whippet

We'll then examine their trainability, revealing that both breeds are good for new owners but have different strengths and weaknesses. Italian Greyhounds have a slight advantage in intelligence and are more focused and patient with training but have a short attention span and a "what's in it for me?" attitude. Whippets, meanwhile, are fairly clever but can be stubborn at times.

In terms of activity levels, you'll learn that both breeds require daily exercise and enjoy romping and running in a fenced yard or on a leash. However, Whippets are the faster of the two, with a top speed of about 35mph compared to the Iggy's 25mph.

Finally, we'll discuss the health and lifespan of both breeds. While both can be prone to certain ailments, such as eye disease and von Willebrand's Disease in Whippets and a whole host of health concerns in Italian Greyhounds, you can expect fewer vet bills with a Whippet. We'll also provide some tips on selecting a good breeder and choosing a veterinarian who is aware of the drug sensitivity of sighthounds.

By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of the differences between Italian Greyhounds and Whippets, and hopefully, be better equipped to make an informed decision about which breed is right for you. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and click the notification bell to stay up to date with our latest videos!

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0:00 Introduction
0:54 History of Italian Greyhounds and Whippets
2:09 Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Size
3:00 Coats and colors
4:42 Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Temperament
5:48 Barking tendencies.
6:02 Trainability
6:53 Activity levels Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Race
7:28 Health and lifespan
9:05 Conclusion and adoption recommendations
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