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Name	Dachshund	Whippet	Italian Greyhound
Origins	Germany	England	Italy
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Snap Dog English Whippet	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Dachshund or Whippet or Whippet? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound weight comparison:	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound height comparison:	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	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.
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Trainability Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound trainability comparison.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous
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: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet 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.
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Social Needs Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound social needs comparison:	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Whippet 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound 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 Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.
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 Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound mouthiness comparison:	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet 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.

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Dachshund, Whippet and Italian Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound energy level comparison:	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound coat comparison:	Fine	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine
Colors What are the original Dachshund, Whippet and Italian Greyhound color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound 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: Dachshund or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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: Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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.
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.

Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound 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 Dachshund and Whippet and Italian Greyhound have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Dachshund vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry	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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