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Name	Italian Greyhound	Samoyed	Cavapoo
Origins	Italy	Russia	Australia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Cavoodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Which is the smallest dog, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Small	Medium	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Samoyed? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo weight comparison:	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (4 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo height comparison:	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500	$1200-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Samoyed 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.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo trainability comparison.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Loving Intelligent Gentle
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.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo social needs comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cavapoo 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 Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Cavapoo 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo playfulness comparison:	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	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 Samoyed indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavapoo breed.
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Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cavapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Samoyed dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavapoo bite force: Weak.
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 Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo mouthiness comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Veterinarian Visits 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 Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo lifespan comparison. How long do Italian Greyhound, Samoyed and Cavapoo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo energy level comparison:	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cavapoo 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 Samoyed vs Cavapoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavapoo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cavapoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo coat comparison:	Fine	Dense	Curly Wavy Straight
Colors What are the original Italian Greyhound, Samoyed and Cavapoo color?	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Cream White Biscuit	Black Cream White Sable Tricolor Chestnut Apricot Red sable Phantom
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Cavapoo dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	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 Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? Which dog is more friendly?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cavapoo dogs are very 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 Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cavapoo 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 Samoyed or Cavapoo?	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cavapoo 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 Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavapoo 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.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Italian Greyhound or Samoyed or Cavapoo? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo?	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo 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 Italian Greyhound and Samoyed and Cavapoo have?	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-8 puppies
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Italian Greyhound vs Samoyed vs Cavapoo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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