How long does a Whippet Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Whippet (12–15 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Whippet Greyhound 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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Whippet Greyhound Mix

A Whippet Greyhound mix is a cross between a Whippet and a Greyhound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–55 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight40–55 lbcan be 25–70 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Whippet Greyhound Mix get?

Whippet25–40 lb

The mix40–55 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Whippet and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Whippet rates low and the Greyhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Whippet is usually described as affectionate, playful, calm. The Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Whippet vs Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Whippet	Whippet Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	25–40 lb	40–55 lb	60–70 lb
Height	18–22 in	22–26 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	11–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Hound	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Whippet Greyhound Mix

How big does a Whippet Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–55 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–70 pounds.
How long does a Whippet Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Whippet (12–15 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Whippet Greyhound 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 Whippet Greyhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Whippet mixes

Other Greyhound mixes

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