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

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

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

Active
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Athletic
Nonaggressive
Mischievous
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Water Dog, Barbet

Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Ancient Times

2000's

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Sable
White
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Black
Gray
Brown

Red
Black
White
Gray
Brindle
Sable
Blue
Cream

Poodles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly

Straight

A Poodle 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.

An Italian Cavalier Greyhound can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Dental Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
General Physical Examination

Poodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Italian Cavalier Greyhound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Poodles 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.

Italian Cavalier 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poodle, it's at least 12 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 Italian Cavalier Greyhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Poodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Poodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Italian Cavalier Greyhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Poodle feed 2.5 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 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Cavalier Greyhound feed 1 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 a Poodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poodle 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.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

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

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

Poodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Poodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Poodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

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