Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Whippet	Italian Greyhound	Komondor
Origins	England	Italy	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	61	74	163
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Other Names	English Whippet, Snap Dog	French: Petit Levrier Italiane, Italian: Piccolo Levriero Italiano, German: Italienisches Windspiel, Spanish: Galgo Italiano	Mop Dog, Hungarian Sheepdog, Hungarian Komondor
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	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	No set
Price	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor

Size	Medium	Small	Large
Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Avg. Weight	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Hair & Care - Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor

Coat	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine	Thick Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat Shaggy Dense Wavy Corded
Colors	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black	Brown Red Yellow Blue Gray White Black	White Ivory
Grooming	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Whippets are low shedders.	Italian Greyhounds shed none to minimal.	Komondors shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable	Affectionate Athletic Intelligent Agile Companionable Mischievous	Affectionate Fearless Independent Calm Gentle Steady
Intelligent Rank	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Whippets are easy to train.	Italian Greyhounds are quite easy to train.	Komondors are easy to train.
Playfulness	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Italian Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Italian Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Komondors are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Whippets need for social interaction is average.	Italian Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.	Komondors need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Komondor is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Whippets are average watchdogs.	Italian Greyhounds are average watchdogs.	Komondors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.	Italian Greyhounds strongly protect their territory.	Komondors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Italian Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Komondors have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.	Italian Greyhounds have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Italian Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Komondors have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhounds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Komondors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Italian Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Komondors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor

Stranger Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.	Italian Greyhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Komondors are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhounds are not kid-friendly dogs.	Komondors are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Komondors are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Komondors are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Italian Greyhounds are generally with other pets.	Komondors are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Italian Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Komondors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor

Health Issues	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Komondor is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease	Alopecia Drug Sensitivity Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Thyroid Problems	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Whippets are high energy dogs.	Italian Greyhounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Komondors have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Whippets have an average exercise need.	Italian Greyhounds have an average exercise need.	Komondors have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Whippets don't need too much sleep.	Italian Greyhounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Komondors like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Komondor can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Komondor is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Whippet vs Italian Greyhound vs Komondor

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	3-10 puppies
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