Playful
Loving
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Familiar
Rational

Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet
Athletic
Mischievous

Bouvadors are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Whippigs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Labrador Retriever and Bouvier des Flandres

Italian Greyhound and Whippet

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
White
Brindle

Bouvadors have medium-length coats.

Whippigs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Bouvador can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Whippig can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Hemolytic Anemia

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Ear Infections
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Food Allergies

Cataracts
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Bone Fractures

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Complete Blood Count
Elimination Diet

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination
DNA for VWD
Hip and Knee

Bouvador has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Whippig has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bouvadors are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Whippigs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bouvador, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Whippig, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bouvadors usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Whippigs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Bouvador requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Whippig is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Bouvador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

In general Whippig should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-90 pound (25 - 41 kg) Bouvador feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Whippig feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bouvador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Whippig is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bouvador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Whippig is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Bouvadors can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Whippig is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Bouvadors make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Whippigs have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Bouvadors are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Whippigs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bouvadors are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Whippigs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bouvadors are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Whippigs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bouvadors are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Whippigs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.