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Name	Podenco Canario	Hungarian Greyhound	Whippet
Origins	Spain	Hungary	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	Hungarian Agar Hungarian Gazehound Hungarian Sighthound Magyar Agar Hungarian Greyhound	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)	Male: 55-66 pounds (25–30 kg), Female: 52-64 pounds (23.5-29 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 58 pounds (26 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 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: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$400-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Hungarian Greyhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet intelligence:	Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Hungarian Greyhound dogs have great intelligence. 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 Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Energetic Intelligent Docile Loyal Lively Gentle Tireless	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Hungarian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Hungarian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Hungarian Greyhound barks none to minimal. 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 Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Hungarian Greyhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	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: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	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?	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Hungarian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Podenco Canario, Hungarian Greyhound and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Hungarian Greyhound: 13 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: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Podenco Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 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? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Hungarian Greyhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet coat comparison:	Dense Shiny	Dense Rough Thick	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Podenco Canario, Hungarian Greyhound and Whippet color?	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Cream White Brindle Spotted Speckled Merle White & Brown Black & White	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Hungarian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Hungarian Greyhound 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: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Hungarian Greyhound has an average 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 Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Hungarian Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Hungarian Greyhound 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 Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Hungarian Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Yes Podenco Canario dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Hungarian Greyhound 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 Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Hungarian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Hungarian Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound 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: Podenco Canario or Hungarian Greyhound 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.	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: Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Not really Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Hungarian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like 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.

Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound 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 Podenco Canario and Hungarian Greyhound and Whippet have?	6-12 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Podenco Canario vs Hungarian Greyhound vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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?	No data available	Federation Cynologique Internationale United 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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