While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Italian Greyhounds are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Blue Spaniel is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Athletic
Intelligent
Agile
Companionable
Mischievous

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Merry
Trusting
Joyful
Sociable
Aggressive

Italian Greyhounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Blue Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Italian Greyhounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Blue Spaniels aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Sighthound

Australian Cattle Dog and Cocker Spaniel

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Red
Gray
Black
Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream

Blue
Black
White

Italian Greyhounds have short coats.

Blue Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

An Italian Greyhound can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Blue Spaniel can have a litter of 4-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian Greyhounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Blue Spaniels are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Italian Greyhound breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Blue Spaniels typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Periodontal Disease

PRA
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures

Deafness
Cataracts

Eye
Knee
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Hearing
X-Rays
CT Scan
Ophthalmic Exam
Orthopedic
Arthroscopy
Urine and Blood Analysis
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)

Italian Greyhounds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Blue Spaniels are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Italian Greyhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Blue Spaniel has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Italian Greyhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Blue Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Italian Greyhounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Blue Spaniel dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cuddling, Dog Parks, Snuggling, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Fetch, Nose work, Eating Snacks, Running, Racing, Nervous, Going on drives, Growling, Biting

Cuddle, Play, Pool, Car Travel, Swim, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Play with kids, Frisbee

Italian Greyhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Blue Spaniels are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Greyhound, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Blue Spaniel, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Greyhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Blue Spaniels usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian Greyhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Blue Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Italian Greyhound feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 28-45 pound (13 - 20 kg) Blue Spaniel feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Greyhound is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Blue Spaniel is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Greyhound is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Blue Spaniel is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Italian Greyhound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Blue Spaniel is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Italian Greyhounds are not suitable for children.

Blue Spaniels make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Italian Greyhounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Blue Spaniels are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Italian Greyhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Blue Spaniels are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Italian Greyhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Blue Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Italian Greyhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Blue Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.