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Name	Papillon	Lagotto Romagnolo	Whippet
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Italy	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Lagotti Romagnoli Lagotto Water Dog of Romagna Romagna Water Dog	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Lagotto Romagnolo? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$500-$700	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Loving Intelligent Loyal Social Trainable Cheerful	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	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 Papillon 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 Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Lagotto Romagnolo 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, Lagotto Romagnolo and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet coat comparison:	Feathered	Waterproof	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Papillon, Lagotto Romagnolo and Whippet color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Gray Tan White Brown	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Papillon or Lagotto Romagnolo or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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: Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet 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 Papillon and Lagotto Romagnolo and Whippet have?	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Papillon vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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