Size matchup
Italian Greyhound vs Whippet: size & weight
Typical weight (7-14 lbs vs 25-40 lbs) and height (13-15 inches vs 18-22 inches)—so you can tell who’s bigger on the metrics that matter.
Italian Greyhound
small · energy 3/5
7-14 lbs
Weight mid ~11 lbs
13-15 inches
Height mid ~14.0 in
Italian Greyhounds are toy-sized sighthounds; Whippets jump to medium racing builds.
Typical weight
- Italian Greyhound: 7-14 lbs (mid ~11 lbs)
- Whippet: 25-40 lbs (mid ~33 lbs)
Whippet usually tips the scale higher.
Typical height (withers)
- Italian Greyhound: 13-15 inches (mid ~14.0 in)
- Whippet: 18-22 inches (mid ~20.0 in)
Whippet is typically taller at the shoulder.
Size class & fit
Italian Greyhound
small · lifespan 12-15 years
Gentle, Affectionate, Intelligent
Whippet
medium · lifespan 12-15 years
Gentle, Quiet, Affectionate
Size drives food bills, car space, crate size, and how hard a jump lands on kids and seniors. Pair this page with lifestyle compare when temperament matters as much as inches.
Planning verdict
Lean Italian Greyhound
Lean Italian Greyhound if you want a small dog around 7-14 lbs and 13-15 inches, with energy 3/5.
Lean Whippet
Lean Whippet if you prefer medium size near 25-40 lbs and 18-22 inches, with energy 3/5.
FAQs
- Which is bigger, a Italian Greyhound or a Whippet?
- By typical weight/height midpoints, the Whippet tends to be larger overall. Italian Greyhound typically weighs about 7-14 lbs (mid ~11 lbs) versus Whippet at 25-40 lbs (mid ~33 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 13-15 inches vs 18-22 inches. Italian Greyhound is small; Whippet is medium. On typical midpoints, Whippet tends to be the larger dog.
- Which is taller, Italian Greyhound or Whippet?
- Whippet is typically taller at the withers (13-15 inches vs 18-22 inches).
- Which weighs more, Italian Greyhound or Whippet?
- Whippet usually weighs more (7-14 lbs vs 25-40 lbs).
- Are Italian Greyhound and Whippet the same size class?
- No—Italian Greyhound is small and Whippet is medium.
- Do males and females change the size comparison?
- Often yes. Males are commonly at the high end of weight/height ranges and females at the low end. Always check the actual dog (or parents) rather than breed averages alone.
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References
- How to Choose the Right Dog Breed — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- How Long Will Your Dog Live? Size Matters — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- General Dog Care — ASPCA