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Name	Pomeranian	Italian Greyhound	Chinese Crested
Origins	Germany Poland	Italy	China
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Crested Puff Chinese Crested
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Which is the smallest dog, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested weight comparison:	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	5 pounds (2 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested height comparison:	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.5 inches (24 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested intelligence:	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested trainability comparison.	Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chinese Crested 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: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:	Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested playfulness comparison:	Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	Average to High: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian breed.	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested health problems comparison:	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested lifespan comparison. How long do Pomeranian, Italian Greyhound and Chinese Crested breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested energy level comparison:	Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup 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? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested coat comparison:	Fluffy	Fine	Silky Thick Double Hairless
Colors What are the original Pomeranian, Italian Greyhound and Chinese Crested color?	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested grooming comparison:	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pomeranian dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?	Pomeranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chinese Crested dogs are 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 Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Pomeranian dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Pomeranian dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested?	Pomeranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	Yes Pomeranian dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound or Chinese Crested? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested?	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested 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.

Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested 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 Pomeranian and Italian Greyhound and Chinese Crested have?	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound vs Chinese Crested Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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. 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 Canadian Canine Registry	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 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

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