A Detailed Comparison of the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle.

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Italian Greyhound Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle? 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 Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle 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 Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle 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 Italian Greyhound and for the Saint Berdoodle. 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 Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Italian Greyhound or the Saint Berdoodle.

Italian Greyhound versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Italian Greyhound is a small-sized dog while the Saint Berdoodle is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Italian Greyhound belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Italian Greyhound versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Italian Greyhound to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle

Factor Italian Greyhound Saint Berdoodle
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder 15 to 30 inches
Life Span 14 to 15 years 8 to 12 years
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Weight 6 to 15 pounds 40 to 180 pounds
Average Lifespan 14.5 years 10.0 years
Average Price $1930 $2020
Price Range $1500 – $2250 $1500 – $2500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination at 36 months, recommend annual testing to age 10
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Italian 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 Saint Berdoodle. 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 Italian Greyhound is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Berdoodle is a better pet than the Italian Greyhound. So, you should get the Saint Berdoodle!

    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 Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle

    Below is a list of where the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are most different:

  • Italian Greyhounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Saint Berdoodles can tolerate cold weather.
  • Italian Greyhounds adapt well to apartment living. However, Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle

    The Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are most similar:

  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are very playful.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Italian Greyhound versus Saint Berdoodle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle.

    Italian Greyhounds weigh 6 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Italian Greyhounds are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Italian Greyhound versus Saint Berdoodle

    The lifespan of Italian Greyhounds is between 14 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Italian Greyhounds is 14.5 years.

    The lifespan of Saint Berdoodles is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Saint Berdoodles is 10.0 years.

    Italian Greyhounds live longer than Saint Berdoodles.

    Price of Italian Greyhound versus Price of Saint Berdoodle

    The average price of the Italian Greyhound puppy is $1930. The price of the Italian Greyhound typically ranges from $1500 – $2250. However, the price of a Italian Greyhound can be as low as $750 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 141 Italian Greyhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Saint Berdoodle puppy is $2020. The price of the Saint Berdoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of the Saint Berdoodle can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 113 Saint Berdoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Saint Berdoodle is more expensive than the Italian Greyhound.

    Italian Greyhound Saint Berdoodle
    Average Price $1930 $2020
    Price Range $1500 to $2250 $1500 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Italian Greyhound and Saint Berdoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Italian Greyhound puppies or how many Saint Berdoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Italian Greyhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Italian Greyhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Italian Greyhound puppy or the Saint Berdoodle 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: Italian Greyhound versus Saint Berdoodle

    Italian Greyhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Italian Greyhounds shed more than Saint Berdoodles?

    Italian Greyhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Italian Greyhound or the Saint Berdoodle

    Italian Greyhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Italian Greyhound or the Saint Berdoodle?

    Italian Greyhounds are very easy to groom.

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.

    Does the Italian Greyhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Italian 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.

    Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Italian Greyhounds Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?

    Italian Greyhounds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Italian Greyhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Italian Greyhounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Italian Greyhound vs. Saint Berdoodle

    Italian Greyhounds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Saint Berdoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Italian Greyhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Italian Greyhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Saint Berdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Italian Greyhound or the Saint Berdoodle?

    Italian Greyhounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Italian Greyhounds good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?

    Italian Greyhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Italian Greyhounds and Saint Berdoodles?

    Italian Greyhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Italian Greyhound Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Italian Greyhounds are fairly easy to train.

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.

    Is the Italian Greyhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Berdoodle?

    Italian Greyhounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Italian Greyhound or the Saint Berdoodle?

    Italian Greyhounds are very good for new dog owners.

    Saint Berdoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Italian Greyhound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Italian 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 Italian Greyhound:

  • Whippet (78 percent match with Italian Greyhound). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Whippet.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Berdoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle:

  • Schnoodle (77 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Italian Greyhound vs Schnoodle.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Italian Greyhound vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cavapoo (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Italian Greyhound vs Cavapoo.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Italian Greyhound vs French Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Italian Greyhound and how the Saint Berdoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Italian Greyhound and of the Saint Berdoodle to other breeds:

    Italian Greyhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Italian Greyhound versus Basset Hound     Italian Greyhound versus Whippet     Italian Greyhound versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Italian Greyhound versus Great Pyrenees     Italian Greyhound versus Karelian Bear Dog     Italian Greyhound versus Lhasa Apso     Italian Greyhound versus West Highland White Terrier     Italian Greyhound versus Boxer     Italian Greyhound versus Bernedoodle     Italian Greyhound versus German Longhaired Pointer     Italian Greyhound versus Saluki     Italian Greyhound versus Border Collie     Italian Greyhound versus Cavapoo     Italian Greyhound versus Norwich Terrier     Italian Greyhound versus Scottish Deerhound     Italian Greyhound versus Dogo Argentino     Italian Greyhound versus Sheepadoodle     Italian Greyhound versus Goldendoodle     Italian Greyhound versus Cane Corso     Italian Greyhound versus Brussels Griffon     Italian Greyhound versus Irish Wolfhound     Italian Greyhound versus Ibizan Hound     Italian Greyhound versus Shiba Inu     Italian Greyhound versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Italian Greyhound versus Pyrenean Shepherd     

    Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Saint Berdoodle versus Pomsky     Saint Berdoodle versus Pharaoh Hound     Saint Berdoodle versus Japanese Spitz     Saint Berdoodle versus Schipperke     Saint Berdoodle versus Patterdale Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Bracco Italiano     Saint Berdoodle versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Saint Berdoodle versus Scottish Deerhound     Saint Berdoodle versus Collie     Saint Berdoodle versus Boston Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Irish Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Saint Berdoodle versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Saint Berdoodle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Saint Berdoodle versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Saint Berdoodle versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Saint Berdoodle versus Afador     Saint Berdoodle versus Pomapoo     Saint Berdoodle versus Miniature Schnauzer     Saint Berdoodle versus Spanish Mastiff     Saint Berdoodle versus American Hairless Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Spanish Mastiff     Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Boerboel     Saint Berdoodle versus Goldendoodle     

    Conclusion: Italian Greyhound versus Saint Berdoodle. 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 Italian Greyhound and the Saint Berdoodle better suits you and your family.