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English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Springer Spaniel or German: Italienisches Windspiel or Cavoodle? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo breeds.
Springer Spaniel German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Cavoodle
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small Small
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg) 12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg) 18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo? English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) 11-18 inches (28-45 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm) 14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Find price differences between these breeds.
$700-$800 $800-$1000 $1200-$1800
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo?
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is easiest to train?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is most alert?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is most protective?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Loving
Intelligent
Gentle
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: Italian 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo?
High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo social needs comparison:
English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Cavapoo 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 English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Cavapoo 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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English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.
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Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is most playful?
The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel 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 Cavapoo breed.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is most flexible?
English Springer Spaniel 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.
Cavapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo?
English Springer Spaniel 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.
Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which uses mouth most during play?
English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavapoo bite force: Weak.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed lives longest?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has fewer health issues?
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which breed is most active?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Cavapoo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Cavapoo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo?
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Cavapoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which needs most food?
3 to 4.5 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. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
Cream
White
Sable
Tricolor
Chestnut
Apricot
Red sable
Phantom
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which drools least?
The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fine Curly
Wavy
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo? English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Cavapoo dogs shed moderately.
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English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is best with kids?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo? Which dog is more friendly?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Springer Spaniel or Italian Greyhound or Cavapoo?
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo?
Yes
English Springer Spaniel 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
Cavapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.
Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has most military use?

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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has most puppies?
4-10 puppies 2-4 puppies 2-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. What's recommended?

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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English Springer Spaniel vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Springer Spaniel, Italian Greyhound, and Cavapoo. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
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
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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