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Name	Yorkshire Terrier	Whippet	Italian Greyhound
Origins	England	England	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	9	61	74
Reviews	4	2	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Yorkie	Snap Dog English Whippet	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$800-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Whippet? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound weight comparison:	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound height comparison:	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound coat comparison:	Fine	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine
Colors What are the original Yorkshire Terrier, Whippet and Italian Greyhound color?	Black Tan Blue Gold	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound intelligence:	Smart: The Yorkshire 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound trainability comparison.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Italian 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: Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound social needs comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound mouthiness comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Italian 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	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 Italian Greyhound indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Good With Comparison

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Health Comparison

Health Issues Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Yorkshire Terrier, Whippet and Italian Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound energy level comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian 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: Yorkshire Terrier or Whippet or Italian Greyhound? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound?	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian 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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian 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 Yorkshire Terrier and Whippet and Italian Greyhound have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet vs Italian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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