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What is the difference between a whippet and an Italian greyhound?
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∙ 15y ago
A whippet is a crossbreed but an Italian greyhound is a true miniature of the greyhound which has been bred for thousands of years. A whippet is larger than an Italian greyhound and has larger paws. The height of an Italian greyhound is approx. 33cm. and its weight is 2.7 to 4.5kg
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What's the difference between a greyhound and a whippet?
whippets are smaller
Is the Italian Greyhound closely related to the Whippet dog breed?
No, the Italian Greyhound is not a large breed dog.
What is the difference between a whippet and a lurcher?
A whippet is a classified, pedigree breed. (looks like a small greyhound) a lurcher is not a pedigree breed as lurcher's are a greyhound crossed with absolutely anything, seen as a mutt in some peoples eyes. the original lurcher was a briard Shepard dog crossed with a greyhound. hope this answers your question
Are Italian greyhounds and whippets the same type of dog?
No, a Whippet is much larger than an Italian Greyhound which is like a mini Greyhound. Whippets look more like Greyhounds only Whippets are larger.
What is another word for whippet?
Greyhound?
What type of dog is the skinniest?
Greyhound or Whippet are slender dogs, but are usually jumpy and uneasy breeds.
What is the dog similar to the greyhound?
whippets, and saluki, and english lapshund
What are whippets bred for?
Yes. A whippet resembles a small greyhound.
Which of these dogs is not bred for speed Whippet Greyhound Saluki Siberian Husky?
saluki
From what country does the breed of dog known as a Whippet originate?
I believe they are the result from breeding together a greyhound and a Foxy.
Which two breeds of dogs are used for racing?
The two dogs that are used for racing are the: * Greyhound * Whippet Greyhound Whippet
What breed of dog should you get?
a whippet or if you want a big one a greyhound, easy to train, intelligent calm and friendly!
