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Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Scandinavian hound or English Pointer or English Greyhound? Find the right dog for you

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Name Eurohound English Pointer Greyhound
OriginsNorway flagNorway Scandinavia flagScandinavia England flagEngland United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Group Sled Dogs Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound breeds.
Scandinavian hound
Eurodog
English Pointer English Greyhound
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 46-53 pounds (21-24 kg), Female: 39.5-46 pounds (18-21 kg) 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 49.5 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 43 pounds (19.5 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound? Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound height comparison:
26-28 inches (65-72 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
27 inches (69 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1500 $400-$500 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound?
Average: The Eurohound is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Eurohound dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which is easiest to train?
A slightly harder to train than average.
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English Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is most alert?
Eurohound dogs are average watchdogs.
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English Pointer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is most protective?
Eurohound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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English Pointer dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound? Compare temperaments.
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Extroverted
Active
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Amiable
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
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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English Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound?
Average: Eurohound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound social needs comparison:
Eurohound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Eurohound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Eurohound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Eurohound is a vocal breed.
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Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is most playful?
The Eurohound is a playful breed.
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The English Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Eurohound breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Eurohound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound?
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.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Eurohound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Eurohound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed lives longest?
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Eurohound: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Eurohound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues?
Eurohounds are commonly healthy dogs.
English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Eurohound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The English Pointer 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound health problems comparison:
No data available No data available 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

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which breed is most active?
Eurohound dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Eurohound dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound?
Eurohound dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Eurohound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 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.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Cream
White
Blonde
Spotted
Beige
Patched
Black with white blazing
Solid with patches of spots
Black
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Eurohound requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which drools least?
The Eurohound is an average drooler.
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The English Pointer 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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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Eurohound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Shiny
Short
Dense Fine
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. 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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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 Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound? Eurohound or English Pointer or {name3 shedding:
Eurohound dogs are low shedders.
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English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which is best with kids?
Eurohound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Eurohound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Eurohound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound?
Eurohound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Eurohound or English Pointer or Greyhound?
Eurohound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound?
No
Eurohound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
English Pointer 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Eurohound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Eurohounds are commonly okay with elderly people.
English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

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 Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Eurohound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

English Pointer 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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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. 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 Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. 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.

Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which has most puppies?
4-10 puppies 4-6 puppies 1-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. 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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Eurohound vs English Pointer vs Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Eurohound, English Pointer, and Greyhound. Which has most recognition?
No data available No data available 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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