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Name	Blue Lacy	Italian Greyhound	Goldendoodle
Origins	United States	Italy	United States Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lacy Game Dog Lacy Hog Dog Texas Blue Lacy Lacy Dog	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle weight comparison:	30-50 pounds (13-23 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40 pounds (18 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle height comparison:	18-23 inches (46-58 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20.5 inches (52 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Average: The Blue Lacy is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle trainability comparison.	Blue Lacy dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Blue Lacy dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Blue Lacy dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Devoted Bold Intense	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Average: Blue Lacy dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Blue Lacy dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Lacy is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Blue Lacy dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	The Blue Lacy is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Low to Average: The Blue Lacy rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Lacy breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Italian Greyhound indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Blue Lacy dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Lacy bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Blue Lacy has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle mouthiness comparison:	Blue Lacy dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Blue Lacys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Color Dilution Alopecia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Blue Lacy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Blue Lacy, Italian Greyhound and Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Blue Lacy: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Blue Lacy can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle energy level comparison:	Blue Lacy dogs are high-energy dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Lacy dogs have an average exercise need.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Blue Lacy dogs don't need too much sleep.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Blue Lacy has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Smooth Tight	Fine	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Blue Lacy, Italian Greyhound and Goldendoodle color?	Red Blue Cream Silver Tricolor Grey	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Blue Lacy requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Blue Lacy dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Lacy has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Blue Lacy is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Blue Lacy dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Blue Lacy dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Blue Lacy dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle?	Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Yes Blue Lacy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Blue Lacy is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Blue Lacys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Blue Lacy or Italian Greyhound or Goldendoodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle?	Not really Blue Lacy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Blue Lacy and Italian Greyhound and Goldendoodle have?	3-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Blue Lacy vs Italian Greyhound vs Goldendoodle 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 1886 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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