Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Greyhound Versus Papipoo: Introduction
- Greyhound versus Papipoo: Overview
- Greyhound versus Papipoo: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Greyhound and the Papipoo
- The Similarities Between the Greyhound and the Papipoo
- Size (Weight and Height) of Greyhound versus Papipoo
- Lifespan of Greyhound versus Papipoo
- Price of Greyhound versus Price of Papipoo
- Tolerates Being Alone: Greyhound versus Papipoo
- Do Greyhounds shed more than Papipoos?
- Which one drools more, the Greyhound or the Papipoo
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Greyhound or the Papipoo?
- Does the Greyhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papipoo?
- Do Greyhounds Bark and Howl? What about Papipoos?
- Can Greyhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Greyhound vs. Papipoo
- Can Greyhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Greyhound or the Papipoo?
- Are Greyhounds good family dogs? What about Papipoos?
- How Kid-friendly are Greyhounds and Papipoos?
- Is the Greyhound Easier to Train than the Papipoo?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Greyhound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Greyhound versus Papipoo. Which One is a Better Pet?
Greyhound Versus Papipoo: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Greyhound and the Papipoo? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Greyhound and the Papipoo better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Greyhound and the Papipoo.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Greyhound and the Papipoo is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Greyhound and for the Papipoo. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Greyhound and the Papipoo.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Greyhound or the Papipoo.
Greyhound versus Papipoo: Overview
A very important difference between the Greyhound and the Papipoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Greyhound is a large-sized dog while the Papipoo is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Greyhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the Papipoo belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Greyhound versus Papipoo: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Greyhound to the Papipoo based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Greyhound and the Papipoo
Factor | Greyhound | Papipoo |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 14 years |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Height | 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the sho | 10 to 11 inches |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Weight | 50 to 85 pounds | 6 to 14 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
Average Price | $660 | $1500 |
Price Range | $500 – $800 | $1500 – $1500 |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Greyhound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Papipoo. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Greyhound is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Papipoo is 87 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Papipoo is a better pet than the Greyhound. So, you should get the Papipoo!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Greyhound and the Papipoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Greyhound and the Papipoo
Below is a list of where the Greyhound and the Papipoo are most different:
The Similarities Between the Greyhound and the Papipoo
The Greyhound and the Papipoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Greyhound and the Papipoo are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Greyhound versus Papipoo
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Greyhound and the Papipoo.
Greyhounds weigh 50 to 85 pounds when fully grown. Greyhounds are 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the sho when fully grown.
On the other hand, Papipoos weigh 6 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Papipoos are 10 to 11 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Greyhound versus Papipoo
The lifespan of Greyhounds is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Greyhounds is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Papipoos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Papipoos is 12.0 years.
Greyhounds live longer than Papipoos.
Price of Greyhound versus Price of Papipoo
The average price of the Greyhound puppy is $660. The price of the Greyhound typically ranges from $500 – $800. However, the price of a Greyhound can be as low as $400 and as high as $1100. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 20 Greyhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Papipoo puppy is $1500. The price of the Papipoo typically ranges from $1500 – $1500. However, the price of the Papipoo can be as low as $1500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Papipoo puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Papipoo is more expensive than the Greyhound.
Greyhound | Papipoo | |
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Average Price | $660 | $1500 |
Price Range | $500 to $800 | $1500 to $1500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Greyhound and Papipoo. For different price points, the charts show how many Greyhound puppies or how many Papipoo puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Greyhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/greyhound-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Greyhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos?](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/papipoo-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Greyhound puppy or the Papipoo puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Greyhound versus Papipoo
Greyhounds do not like to be left alone.
Papipoos do not like to be left alone.
Do Greyhounds shed more than Papipoos?
Greyhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Papipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Greyhound or the Papipoo
Greyhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
Papipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Greyhound or the Papipoo?
Greyhounds are very easy to groom.
Papipoos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Greyhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papipoo?
Greyhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Papipoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Greyhounds Bark and Howl? What about Papipoos?
Greyhounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Papipoos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Greyhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Greyhounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Papipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Greyhound vs. Papipoo
Greyhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Papipoos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Greyhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Greyhounds can tolerate hot weather.
Papipoos can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Greyhound or the Papipoo?
Greyhounds get along very well with other dogs.
Papipoos get along very well with other dogs.
Are Greyhounds good family dogs? What about Papipoos?
Greyhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Papipoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Greyhounds and Papipoos?
Greyhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Papipoos get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Greyhound Easier to Train than the Papipoo?
Greyhounds are very easy to train.
Papipoos are very easy to train.
Is the Greyhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Papipoo?
Greyhounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Papipoos adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Greyhound or the Papipoo?
Greyhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Papipoos are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Greyhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Greyhound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Greyhound:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papipoo that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Papipoo:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Greyhound and how the Papipoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Greyhound and of the Papipoo to other breeds:
Greyhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Greyhound versus Black Mouth Cur Greyhound versus Tibetan Mastiff Greyhound versus Chi-Poo Greyhound versus Australian Kelpie Greyhound versus Bolognese Greyhound versus Black and Tan Coonhound Greyhound versus Chinese Crested Greyhound versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Greyhound versus Kishu Ken Greyhound versus Spinone Italiano Greyhound versus Affenpinscher Greyhound versus Schnoodle Greyhound versus Puli Greyhound versus Standard Schnauzer Greyhound versus Irish Wolfhound Greyhound versus Briard Greyhound versus Norwegian Lundehund Greyhound versus English Toy Spaniel Greyhound versus Boston Terrier Greyhound versus Komondor Greyhound versus Cairn Terrier Greyhound versus Giant Schnauzer Greyhound versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Greyhound versus Miniature Poodle Greyhound versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Papipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds
Papipoo versus Stabyhoun Papipoo versus Samoyed Papipoo versus German Shepherd Dog Papipoo versus German Longhaired Pointer Papipoo versus Papillon Papipoo versus Newfoundland Papipoo versus Borzoi Papipoo versus Biewer Terrier Papipoo versus Miniature Schnauzer Papipoo versus German Wirehaired Pointer Papipoo versus Irish Water Spaniel Papipoo versus Harrier Papipoo versus Maltipoo Papipoo versus French Spaniel Papipoo versus Great Pyrenees Papipoo versus Border Terrier Papipoo versus Maltese Papipoo versus Affenhuahua Papipoo versus Keeshond Papipoo versus Komondor Papipoo versus Lagotto Romagnolo Papipoo versus Yorkipoo Papipoo versus Goldendoodle Papipoo versus Sealyham Terrier Papipoo versus Black Russian Terrier
Conclusion: Greyhound versus Papipoo. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Greyhound and the Papipoo better suits you and your family.