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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Pit or English Greyhound or English Beagle? Find the right dog for you

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Name American Pit Bull Terrier Greyhound Beagle
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pit
Pit Bull
Pitbull
Pitty
APBT
English Greyhound English Beagle
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
Medium Giant Small
Weight
Which is heavier, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Greyhound? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle weight comparison:
22-78 pounds (10-35 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
50 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle height comparison:
14-24 inches (35-60 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
19 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $500-$800 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle trainability comparison.
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:
Stubborn
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?
High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle social needs comparison:
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle playfulness comparison:
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed.
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Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?
Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

High 🔼

The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Skin Allergies
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Osteoarthritis
Sensitivity To Anesthesia
Osteosarcoma
Alopecia
Cold Intolerance
Pannus
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Vitreous Degeneration
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do American Pit Bull Terrier, Greyhound and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle energy level comparison:
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle coat comparison:
Fine Fine Dense
Colors
What are the original American Pit Bull Terrier, Greyhound and Beagle color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle grooming comparison:
Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?

Medium

The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle?
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?
Yes
American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: American Pit Bull Terrier or Greyhound or Beagle? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle?

Not really

American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can American Pit Bull Terrier and Greyhound and Beagle have?
5-8 puppies 1-12 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Greyhound vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Backwoods Bulldog Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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