Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Greyhound	Papillon	Shetland Sheepdog
Origins	United Kingdom	Spain France Belgium	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	156	53	24
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Other Names	English Greyhound	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental	Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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
Price	$500-$800	$400-$600	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog

Size	Giant	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	14.5 inches (37 cm)

Hair & Care - Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog

Coat	Fine	Feathered	Dense
Colors	Gray White Blue Red Black	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black	White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Greyhounds shed moderately.	Papillons shed none to minimal.	Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog

Temperament	Intelligent Affectionate Outright Tempered Gentle Athletic Quiet	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent	Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Greyhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Greyhounds are easy to train.	Papillons are easy to train.	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.	Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.	Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.	High: The Papillon is a very vocal breed.	High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Greyhounds are average watchdogs.	Papillons are average watchdogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Papillons strongly protect their territory.	Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shetland Sheepdogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.	Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Papillons are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shetland Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Shetland Sheepdogs 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog

Stranger Friendly	Greyhounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Greyhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Greyhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Papillons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Shetland Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog

Health Issues	The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Alopecia Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cold Intolerance Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Musculoskeletal Injuries Osteoarthritis Osteosarcoma Pannus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sensitivity To Anesthesia Vitreous Degeneration	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	13-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Greyhounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Greyhounds exercise need is minimal.	Papillons need a lot of exercises.	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Greyhounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Greyhound vs Papillon vs Shetland Sheepdog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-12 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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