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Name	Whippet	Cirneco dell’Etna	Spanish Greyhound
Origins	England	Italy	Spain
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Cirneco	Galgo Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Cirneco dell’Etna? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 22–26 pounds (10–12 kg), Female: 18–22 pounds (8–10 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 20 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 18–20 inch (46–52 cm), Female: 17–20 inch (42–50 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 19 inch (49 cm), Female: 18.5 inch (46 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Cirneco dell’Etna is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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.
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Trainability Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are easy to train. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Affectionate Lively Gentle	Affectionate Gentle Quiet Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Cirneco dell’Etna dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Spanish 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: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are a social breed. See more.	Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Spanish 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?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna 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.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Cirneco dell’Etnas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Cirneco dell’Etna rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Spanish 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 Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Cirneco dell’Etna breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cirneco dell’Etnas tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Cirneco dell’Etna should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Cirneco dell’Etna and Spanish Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cirneco dell’Etna: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound energy level comparison:	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Spanish Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 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? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Cirneco dell’Etna has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine	Smooth
Colors What are the original Whippet, Cirneco dell’Etna and Spanish Greyhound color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Chestnut Tan	Black Red White Yellow Cinnamon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Cirneco dell’Etna doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Spanish 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: Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound 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, Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cirneco dell’Etna has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cirneco dell’Etna is an average drooler. See more.	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.

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are generally with other pets.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish Greyhound?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cirneco dell’Etna dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spanish Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cirneco dell’Etna is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spanish Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cirneco dell’Etnas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish 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: Whippet or Cirneco dell’Etna or Spanish 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.	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.	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: Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cirneco dell’Etna breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spanish 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.

Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish 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 Whippet and Cirneco dell’Etna and Spanish Greyhound have?	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Whippet vs Cirneco dell’Etna vs Spanish Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	No data available

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