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Name	Greyhound	Spanish Greyhound	Akita
Origins	United Kingdom	Spain	Japan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	156	484	47
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Other Names What other names do they have?	English Greyhound	Galgo Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita trainability comparison.	Greyhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? 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. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic	Affectionate Gentle Quiet Calm	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
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. See more.	Sensitive: Spanish Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita social needs comparison:	Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
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. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
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. See more.	Spanish Greyhound 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. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita 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.	Spanish Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	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.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spanish Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spanish Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita 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	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
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.	Frequent The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Greyhound, Spanish Greyhound and Akita 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 Spanish Greyhound: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita coat comparison:	Fine	Smooth	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Greyhound, Spanish Greyhound and Akita color?	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Red White Yellow Cinnamon	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average 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. See more.	The Spanish Greyhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita 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.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita?	Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	Yes Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spanish Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita 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 Spanish Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita 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.	Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Greyhound or Spanish Greyhound or Akita? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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 Spanish Greyhound vs Akita?	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Greyhound and Spanish Greyhound and Akita have?	1-12 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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