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Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: German: Italienisches Windspiel or Bichon A Poil Frise or English Greyhound? Find the right dog for you

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Name Italian Greyhound Bichon Frise Greyhound
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound breeds.
German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Bichon A Poil Frise
Bichon Tenerife
Purebred Bichon
Tenerife Dog
Bichon Frise
English Greyhound
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges.
6-10 pounds (3-5 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 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?
8 pounds (4 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound? Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound height comparison:
12-15 inches (30-38 cm) Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 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?
13.5 inches (34 cm) Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $700-$1000 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound?
Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is easiest to train?
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is most alert?
Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is most protective?
Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound? Compare temperaments.
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Italian 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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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: Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound?
High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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
Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound social needs comparison:
Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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?
Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.
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Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Bichon Frise is a 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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.
Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is most flexible?
Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bichon Frise 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: Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Bichon Frise dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which uses mouth most during play?
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues?
The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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?
Average
The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once 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: Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Vaccination Sensitivity
Bladder Stones
Juvenile Cataracts
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

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which breed is most active?
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal.
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound?
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 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.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Cream
White
Buff
Apricot
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Italian 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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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which drools least?
The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bichon Frise 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine Curly Fine
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound? Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or {name3 shedding:
Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is best with kids?
Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound?
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Italian Greyhound or Bichon Frise or Greyhound?
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Bichon Frise 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: Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound?
Yes
Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bichon Frise 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
Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bichon Frise 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?
Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.
Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, 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.

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Bichon Frise 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, 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.

Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 2-5 puppies 1-12 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, 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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Italian Greyhound vs Bichon Frise vs Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. 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 Italian Greyhound, Bichon Frise, and Greyhound. Which has most 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
The Bichon Frise Club Of America
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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