How long does a Husky Whippet Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).

Is a Husky Whippet Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Husky Whippet Mix

A Husky Whippet mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–50 lb and live 12–14 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight30–50 lbcan be 25–60 lb

Height19–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Whippet Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix30–50 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Husky Whippet Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 19–23 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low

The Siberian Husky rates low and the Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Husky vs Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	35–60 lb	30–50 lb	25–40 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	19–23 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	12–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Husky Whippet Mix

How big does a Husky Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 30–50 pounds and 19–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–60 pounds.
How long does a Husky Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Husky Whippet Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Husky Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Whippet mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.