Podenco Canario vs Whippet Comparison – Which dog is better Canarian Hound or Snap Dog?

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Name	Podenco Canario	Whippet
Origins	Spain	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	279	61
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Podenco Canario and Whippet. What other names are these breeds known by?	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Podenco Canario and a Whippet. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Podenco Canario and a Whippet. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 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)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Podenco Canario or Whippet? Is a Podenco Canario taller than a Whippet?	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Podenco Canario and a Whippet. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Podenco Canario or Whippet?	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Podenco Canario 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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare training requirements.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare alertness levels.	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare territorial behaviors.	Podenco Canario 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 Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Podenco Canario and a Whippet. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Podenco Canario vs Whippet?	Podenco Canario 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Podenco Canario vs Whippet?	Average: Podenco Canario 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 Podenco Canario vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Podenco Canario vs Whippet?	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. 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? What's the difference between Podenco Canario vs Whippet? Which can be better for hunting?	Podenco Canario 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 Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare play drive and energy.	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Podenco Canario 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Podenco Canario or Whippet?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Podenco Canario dogs have an 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Podenco Canario 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

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Podenco Canario and a Whippet. Which breed is healthier?	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	The Whippet 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: Podenco Canario vs Whippet?	Rare The Podenco Canario 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Podenco Canario vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Podenco Canario vs Whippet health problems comparison:	No data available	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare activity levels.	Podenco Canario 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 Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Podenco Canario or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Podenco Canario or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Podenco Canario and Whippet? Compare breed colors.	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare drooling amounts.	The Podenco Canario 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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Podenco Canario and a Whippet? Compare fur types.	Dense Shiny	Fine Short Close in texture
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Podenco Canario or Whippet? Do Podenco Canario dogs shed more than Whippet dogs?	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare kid-friendliness.	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Podenco Canario 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 Podenco Canario or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Podenco Canario or Whippet?	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.	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 Whippet? Can a Podenco Canario and a Whippet be friends? Do Podenco Canario dogs get along with Whippet dogs?	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Podenco Canario vs Whippet?	Yes Podenco Canario 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 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Podenco Canario vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Podenco Canario 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Podenco Canario or a Whippet? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Podenco Canario and Whippet. Which has stronger military background?	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 Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Podenco Canario and Whippet. Which has larger litters?	6-12 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Podenco Canario and Whippet breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Podenco Canario and Whippet. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Podenco Canario vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Podenco Canario and Whippet. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Podenco Canario and Whippet. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Podenco Canario and Whippet. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	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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