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Name	Spanish Greyhound	Podenco Canario	Greyhound
Origins	Spain	Spain	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Galgo Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	English Greyhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Podenco Canario? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 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: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1200	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Gentle Quiet Calm	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic
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. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Greyhound 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: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound social needs comparison:	Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
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. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
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. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Greyhound 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 Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.
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Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	The Greyhound 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: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound health problems comparison:	No data available	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
Veterinarian Visits 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.	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Greyhound, Podenco Canario and Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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.

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound coat comparison:	Smooth	Dense Shiny	Fine
Colors What are the original Spanish Greyhound, Podenco Canario and Greyhound color?	Black Red White Yellow Cinnamon	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Black Gray Red Blue White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or {name3 shedding:	Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound 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, Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the 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. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.	Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound?	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	Yes Spanish Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Podenco Canario 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spanish Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No 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.	Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound 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: Spanish Greyhound or Podenco Canario or Greyhound? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound?	Not really Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Greyhound 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.

Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound 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 Spanish Greyhound and Podenco Canario and Greyhound have?	6-8 puppies	6-12 puppies	1-12 puppies
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Spanish Greyhound vs Podenco Canario vs Greyhound 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 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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

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