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Name	Italian Greyhound	Brittany	Beagle
Origins	Italy	France	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	74	26	6
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle breeds.	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	English Beagle
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle? Compare adult weight ranges.	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (4 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle? Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle height comparison:	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

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

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is easiest to train?	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most alert?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most protective?	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle? Compare temperaments.	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
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. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle?	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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.	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 Brittany indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which uses mouth most during play?	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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 Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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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 Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which breed is most active?	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle?	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. What colors are available?	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	White Orange Liver Roan	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which drools least?	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Feathered	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle? Italian Greyhound or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best with kids?	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Italian Greyhound or Brittany or Beagle?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle?	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle 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 Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle 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.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best suited for service work?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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 Brittany vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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, Brittany, and Beagle. What's recommended?	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.

Italian Greyhound vs Brittany vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Italian Greyhound, Brittany, and Beagle. 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	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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