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Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Snap Dog or Canarian Hound or Galgo? Find the right dog for you

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Name Whippet Podenco Canario Spanish Greyhound
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound breeds.
Snap Dog
English Whippet
Canarian Hound
Canarian Warren Hound
Canary Islands Hound
Canary Islands Warren Hound
Galgo
Spanish Galgo
Spanish Greyhound
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges.
25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 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: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound height comparison:
Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 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: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1200 $1000-$1200 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound?
Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.
Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound? Compare temperaments.
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet
Active
Intelligent
Friendly
Calm
Fast
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.
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Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Spanish Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound?
Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Spanish Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound social needs comparison:
Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Spanish Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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.
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The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home.
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Spanish 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?
Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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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Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks.
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Low: The Spanish Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Spanish Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Podenco Canario breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Spanish Greyhound breed.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Whippet bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Spanish Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Spanish Greyhound: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues?
The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
Spanish Greyhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Spanish Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Podenco Canario 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
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Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which breed is most active?
Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.
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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.
Spanish Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound?
Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.
Spanish Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Spanish Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 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. 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
White
Brown
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Red
White
Yellow
Cinnamon
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Spanish Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which drools least?
The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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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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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Spanish Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine
Short
Close in texture
Dense
Shiny
Smooth
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound? Whippet or Podenco Canario or {name3 shedding:
Whippet dogs are low shedders.
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Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately.
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Spanish Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which is best with kids?
Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Spanish Greyhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.
Spanish Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound?
Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Spanish Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Podenco Canario or Spanish Greyhound?
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Podenco Canario 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 Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound?
Yes
Whippet 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
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
Podenco Canario 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.
Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Spanish Greyhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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 Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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 Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish 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 Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish 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 Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

Spanish Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish 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 Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish 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.

Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 6-12 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish 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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Whippet vs Podenco Canario vs Spanish Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Whippet, Podenco Canario, and Spanish Greyhound. Which has most 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
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