Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Greyhound or Lab or Barbone? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Greyhound and Labrador Retriever. Which is better: Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle?
Name | Greyhound | Labrador Retriever | Toy Poodle |
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Origins | United Kingdom | England Canada | Germany France |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Gun Dog | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 156 | 1 | 449 |
Reviews | 1 | 11 | 5 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle breeds. | English Greyhound |
Lab Labrador |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Large | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle height comparison: | Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $500-$800 | $1000-$2000 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? | Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is easiest to train? | Greyhound dogs are easy to train. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most alert? | Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most protective? | Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle? Compare temperaments. |
Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered Quiet Athletic |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs 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
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle? | High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle social needs comparison: | Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Toy Poodle 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. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Greyhound bite force: The Strongest. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed lives longest? |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has fewer health issues? | The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Osteoarthritis Sensitivity To Anesthesia Osteosarcoma Alopecia Cold Intolerance Pannus Musculoskeletal Injuries Vitreous Degeneration |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which breed is most active? | Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? | Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which needs most food? | Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue White |
Black Yellow Chocolate |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which drools least? | The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fine |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
Dense Curly Thick |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Greyhound dogs shed moderately. | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is best with kids? | Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? | Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Greyhound or Labrador Retriever or Toy Poodle? | Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle? |
Yes Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | 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 Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. 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. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has most puppies? | 1-12 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. What's recommended? | 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. |
Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever vs Toy Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, and Toy Poodle. Which has most recognition? |
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 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 Canadian Canine Registry | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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