What is the difference between a greyhound and a whippet?

Answer 1

Well, a Whippet is a cross with a greyhound and another dog (commonly a terrier or a spaniel), so it depends on the strength of the other breeds. Although, greyhounds are taller and can run very fast but whippets are smaller and generally more stream lined! I'd say it's up to you but greyhounds are bred for racing!

Answer 2

The greyhound is the fastest one can reach a speed of appr. 70-73 km pu. The whippet on high speed goes 60 km pu The greyhound is the fastest one and can reach a speed of appr. 70-73 km pu. The whippet on high speed goes 60+ km pu

Answer 3

*Lurcher's are a lot bigger than greyhounds and whippets. *Whippets are a lot smaller than greyhounds and lurcher's.
* Greyhounds are in the middle size wise.
Other wise there isn't much difference.

Answer 4

One's made out of metal, and isn't living but can transport the living. The other's made of flesh and is alive. One has wheels that move it along, and spin simutainiously, the other has four legs that have to move one or two at a time.

Or do you mean the greyhound breed of dog, and not the bus? Because if it's the breed, then there isn't a differnece, since greyhounds ARE dogs.

Answer 5

Yes over a short distance but the Greyhound can beat them in a longer only because they have stronger lung so they can run farther but not faster.

Answer 6

A grehound. Whippets can be very dominant, unless youre a very alpha person, as they will dominate you.

Answer 7

whippets are smaller

Answer 8

whippets are a lot smaller