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Name	Spinone Italiano	Rat Terrier	Scottish Deerhound
Origins	Italy	United States	Scotland
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone	Decker Giant Rat Rattie Ratting Terrier American Rat Terrier	Deerhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Which is the smallest dog, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Large Medium	Small	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Rat Terrier? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	Standard: 12-35 pounds (5.5-16 kg)	75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	Standard: 23.5 pounds (5.10.5 kg)	92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Standard: 14-23 inches (35.5-58.5 cm)	28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Standard: 18.5 inches (35.5-58.5 cm)	30 inches (76 cm)

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$300-$500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Rat Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Rat Terrier 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound trainability comparison.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Rat Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Rat Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Rat Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle	Loving Alert Affectionate Lively Inquisitive	Dignified Friendly Docile Gentle Polite Still
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Rat Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound social needs comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rat Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Spinone Italiano 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 Rat Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spinone Italiano 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.	Rat Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Rat Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Scottish Deerhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Rat Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Scottish Deerhound 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 Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	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 Spinone Italiano indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Rat Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Deerhound breed.
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Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Rat Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Scottish Deerhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Rat Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Scottish Deerhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Rat Terrier bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Scottish Deerhound 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 Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rat Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Scottish Deerhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound mouthiness comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rat Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rat Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound health problems comparison:	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Heart Problems	Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Factor Vii Deficiency Drug Sensitivity Cystinuria Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rat Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Scottish Deerhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound lifespan comparison. How long do Spinone Italiano, Rat Terrier and Scottish Deerhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Rat Terrier: 16 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Deerhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound energy level comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Rat Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rat Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Rat Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	No data available	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rat Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Shiny	Wiry
Colors What are the original Spinone Italiano, Rat Terrier and Scottish Deerhound color?	White Brown Orange Roan	Black Tan Blue White Brown Tricolor	Gray Blue Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound grooming comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Rat Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Rat Terrier dogs shed above average. See more.	Scottish Deerhound 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: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rat Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Rat Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Rat Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Scottish Deerhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Rat Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very 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 Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rat Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Rat Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rat Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rat Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Scottish Deerhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rat Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Scottish Deerhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rat Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Scottish Deerhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound 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: Spinone Italiano or Rat Terrier or Scottish Deerhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound?	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rat Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Deerhound 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound 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 Spinone Italiano and Rat Terrier and Scottish Deerhound have?	4-8 puppies	5-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Spinone Italiano vs Rat Terrier vs Scottish Deerhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2013 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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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