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Pit Bull Whippet Mix
A Pit Bull Whippet mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–55 lb and live 12–16 years.
Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.
How big does a Pit Bull Whippet Mix get?
Pounds. The dark band is where most Pit Bull Whippet Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.
Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 18–22 in for the Whippet.
Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.
Coat, energy and training
Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.
The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Whippet low; a puppy may lean either way.
A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.
Temperament
The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.
Pit Bull vs Whippet vs the mix
| Trait | Pit Bull | Pit Bull Whippet Mix | Whippet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–70 lb | 30–55 lb | 25–40 lb |
| Height | 17–19 in | 18–20 in | 18–22 in |
| Lifespan | 12–16 yr | 12–16 yr | 12–15 yr |
| Shedding | low | low | low |
| Energy | moderate | moderate | moderate |
| Group | Terrier | mixed | Hound |
Questions about the Pit Bull Whippet Mix
- How big does a Pit Bull Whippet Mix get?
- Most grow to 30–55 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–70 pounds.
- How long does a Pit Bull Whippet Mix live?
- A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
- Does a Pit Bull Whippet Mix shed?
- Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
- Is a Pit Bull Whippet Mix easy to train?
- Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.
Other Pit Bull mixes
- Husky Pit Bull Mix
- Lab Pit Bull Mix
- German Shepherd Pit Bull Mix
- Pit Bull Dachshund Mix
- Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix
- Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix
- Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix
- Pit Bull Poodle Mix
- Pit Bull Corgi Mix
- Pit Bull Boxer Mix
Other Whippet mixes
- Lab Whippet Mix
- Chihuahua Whippet Mix
- Border Collie Whippet Mix
- Beagle Whippet Mix
- Jack Russell Whippet Mix
- German Shepherd Whippet Mix
- Poodle Whippet Mix
- Boxer Whippet Mix
- Husky Whippet Mix
- Whippet Greyhound Mix
Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.