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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Hungarian Agar or German: Italienisches Windspiel or Maharashtra Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Hungarian Greyhound Italian Greyhound Mahratta Greyhound
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Group Hunting Dogs Companion Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Hungarian Agar
Hungarian Gazehound
Hungarian Sighthound
Magyar Agar
Hungarian Greyhound
German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Maharashtra Dog
Maratha Greyhound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
Large Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound weight comparison:
Male: 55-66 pounds (25–30 kg), Female: 52-64 pounds (23.5-29 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg) 44-54 pounds (20-24 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 58 pounds (26 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg) 49 pounds (22 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound height comparison:
Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm) 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Which is more expensive?
$400-$800 $800-$1000 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
Average: The Hungarian Greyhound is a commonly available dog breed.
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.

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound intelligence:
Smart: The Hungarian Greyhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Mahratta Greyhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound trainability comparison.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are good watchdogs.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Mahratta Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Hungarian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Mahratta Greyhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Intelligent
Docile
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Tireless
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Pleasant
Caring
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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Sensitive: Mahratta 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: Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound?
High: Hungarian Greyhound 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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Average: Mahratta Greyhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound social needs comparison:
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Mahratta Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Hungarian Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Mahratta 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?
Hungarian Greyhound 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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Mahratta Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Hungarian Greyhound 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.
Average: Mahratta Greyhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
Hungarian Greyhound dogs handle alone time quite well.
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.

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Hungarian Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Mahratta Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Hungarian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Mahratta Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound mouthiness comparison:
Hungarian Greyhound dogs have a lower than 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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Mahratta Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Mahratta Greyhound 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: Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Hungarian Greyhound 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.
Average
The Mahratta Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Hungarian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound and Mahratta Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Hungarian Greyhound: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Mahratta Greyhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound energy level comparison:
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Mahratta Greyhound dogs are low-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Hungarian Greyhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Mahratta Greyhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
Hungarian Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Mahratta Greyhound dogs need a lot of sleep.

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
2.5 to 3 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. 1 to 2 cups 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? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Hungarian Greyhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Mahratta Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound coat comparison:
Dense
Rough
Thick
Fine Weather-resistant
Colors
What are the original Hungarian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound and Mahratta Greyhound color?
Cream
White
Brindle
Spotted
Speckled
Merle
White & Brown
Black & White
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Tan
Brown
Black & Tan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Hungarian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Mahratta Greyhound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are low shedders.
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Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Mahratta Greyhound dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound 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, Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound?

Medium

The Hungarian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Mahratta Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Hungarian Greyhound is a perfect example of a 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 Mahratta Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Good With Comparison

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

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound 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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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Hungarian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound or Mahratta Greyhound? Which is better for autism?

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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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: Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound?

Not really

Hungarian Greyhound 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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Not really

Mahratta Greyhound breed usually doesn't like 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.

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound 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 Hungarian Greyhound and Italian Greyhound and Mahratta Greyhound have?
6-8 puppies 2-4 puppies 1-6 puppies

Hungarian Greyhound vs Italian Greyhound vs Mahratta Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
Federation Cynologique Internationale
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
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