Greyhounds and Whippets aren't just similar breeds, they're family! Whippets are actually direct descendants of the ancient Greyhound. These elegant and streamlined dogs are natural racers – you could say they have a need for speed.
What is the difference between a Whippet and a Greyhound?
Whippets are just smaller versions of Greyhounds in many ways. They also resemble Greyhounds in appearance and behavior. On both Greyhounds and Whippets, their heads are long and narrow, with a bigger space between their ears. Greyhound muzzles are lengthy, and their eyes are huge, round, or oval-shaped.
Are Whippets lazy like Greyhounds?
Once they have expended some energy in short bursts, Italian Greyhounds and Whippets both can be rather lazy. Lazy enough that both breeds are included in our list of the laziest dog breeds! (We also include the Whippet in our list of calm dog breeds.)
Why are Greyhounds called Whippets?
whippet, hound breed developed in mid-19th-century England to chase rabbits for sport in an arena. The breed was developed from terriers and small English greyhounds; Italian greyhounds were later bred in to give the whippet a sleek appearance.
Are Italian greyhounds and Whippets the same?
The Italian Greyhound is simply just a mini version of the Whippet! They have the same long arching back and deer-like legs. They have a narrow skull held tall by a swan-shaped neck. They both have large round dark-colored eyes, a narrow muzzle, and small rose-shaped ears.
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