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Name	Volpino Italiano	Dachshund	Maltese
Origins	Italy	Germany	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Maltese lion dog Maltese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Which is the smallest dog, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Dachshund? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese weight comparison:	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese height comparison:	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Maltese is quite easy to get.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese trainability comparison.	Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Maltese dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Maltese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Maltese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Active Playful Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Tempered Sweet Easygoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Maltese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese social needs comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Maltese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Maltese dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Maltese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese playfulness comparison:	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Average to High: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Maltese is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Volpino Italiano indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Maltese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Volpino Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maltese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Volpino Italiano 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.	Dachshund 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.	Maltese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese mouthiness comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Maltese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Volpino Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese health problems comparison:	No data available	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Volpino Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Maltese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese lifespan comparison. How long do Volpino Italiano, Dachshund and Maltese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Maltese: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese energy level comparison:	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Maltese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Maltese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Volpino Italiano dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Maltese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Maltese has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese coat comparison:	Fluffy	Fine	Feathered
Colors What are the original Volpino Italiano, Dachshund and Maltese color?	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese grooming comparison:	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Maltese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Medium ⏺ The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Maltese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Maltese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Which dog is more friendly?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Maltese dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Maltese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Maltese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese?	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Maltese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Yes Volpino Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Maltese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Volpino Italiano or Dachshund or Maltese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese?	Not really Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Volpino Italiano and Dachshund and Maltese have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Volpino Italiano vs Dachshund vs Maltese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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	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

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