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Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Galgo or English Greyhound or Hungarian Agar? Find the right dog for you

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Name Spanish Greyhound Greyhound Hungarian Greyhound
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound breeds.
Galgo
Spanish Galgo
Spanish Greyhound
English Greyhound Hungarian Agar
Hungarian Gazehound
Hungarian Sighthound
Magyar Agar
Hungarian Greyhound
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is the largest?
Large Giant Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) Male: 55-66 pounds (25–30 kg), Female: 52-64 pounds (23.5-29 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) Male: 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 58 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound? Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $500-$800 $400-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.
Average: The Hungarian Greyhound is a commonly available dog breed.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed ranks highest?
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Hungarian Greyhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is easiest to train?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most alert?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most protective?
Spanish Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound? Compare temperaments.
Affectionate
Gentle
Quiet
Calm
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Energetic
Intelligent
Docile
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Tireless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Spanish Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound?
High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Hungarian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound social needs comparison:
Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Spanish Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Spanish Greyhound 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.
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Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Low: The Hungarian Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Hungarian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Hungarian Greyhound breed.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most flexible?
Spanish Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound?
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.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs handle alone time quite well.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Spanish Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Hungarian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which uses mouth most during play?
Spanish Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spanish Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Hungarian Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Hungarian Greyhound: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues?
Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least 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).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Osteoarthritis
Sensitivity To Anesthesia
Osteosarcoma
Alopecia
Cold Intolerance
Pannus
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Vitreous Degeneration
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Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most active?
Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound?
Spanish Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Hungarian Greyhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which needs most food?
2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. What colors are available?
Black
Red
White
Yellow
Cinnamon
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Cream
White
Brindle
Spotted
Speckled
Merle
White & Brown
Black & White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Hungarian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which drools least?
The Spanish Greyhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Hungarian Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Hungarian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Smooth Fine Dense
Rough
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound? Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are low shedders.
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Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best with kids?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Spanish Greyhound or Greyhound or Hungarian Greyhound?
Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound?
Yes
Spanish Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Greyhound 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Spanish Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Hungarian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Hungarian Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Hungarian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has most military use?

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.

Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 1-12 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Spanish Greyhound vs Greyhound vs Hungarian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Spanish Greyhound, Greyhound, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has most recognition?
No data available 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
Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

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