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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Greyhound or Barbone or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

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Name Greyhound Poodle Portuguese Water Dog
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Group Hunting Dogs Companion Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
English Greyhound Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Giant Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Greyhound or Poodle or Poodle? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:
Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) 15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) 15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?
$500-$800 $1000-$1500 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.
Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: 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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?
High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Portuguese Water Dog 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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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:
Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:
Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Ear Infections
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Runny Eyes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Premature Graying
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Greyhound, Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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 average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 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. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:
Fine Curly Curly
Colors
What are the original Greyhound, Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog color?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Greyhound or Poodle or {name3 shedding:
Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog?
Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Yes
Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Greyhound or Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Not really

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

Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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.

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Greyhound and Poodle and Portuguese Water Dog have?
1-12 puppies 2-4 puppies 4-8 puppies

Greyhound vs Poodle vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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 Poodle section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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
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 Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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