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So You Think You Know Dogs?

Whippets are the 'mini-me' version of the Greyhound – they're very similar to Greyhounds but smaller in size. Both have long narrow heads that are wider between the ears. Their muzzles are long and their eyes are large and round or oval in shape.

Whipppet

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One of the most noticeable differences is that the Lhasa Apso is bigger than the Shih Tzu. However Lhasa Apsos have a smaller skeletal structure making them look slimmer and more delicate. The skull of a Lhasa is also more narrow and not domed but it has a longer snout and hairy ears.

Lhasa Apso

Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs are both small dogs and similar in size. Frenchies have a muscular build and a larger bone structure, while Boston Terriers are the more leggy of the two breeds.

Boston Terrier

A big difference when it comes to Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever appearance is in their coats. The Labrador Retriever's coat is short and straight while the Golden Retriever's coat tends to be longer and wavier.

Golden Retriever

The Doberman is slightly taller and more slender in appearance, being up to 28 inches, compared to the Rottweiler who is up to 27 inches and stockier.

Rottweiler

Malamutes are bigger and heavier dogs whereas Huskys are lighter yet faster dogs. The Husky prefers to live with other dogs, whereas a Malamute will be content living with humans. Husky tend to live longer and have less health problems.

Alaskan Malamute

The Australian Shepherd is a little heavier and more robust than the Border Collie, despite the fact they are around the same height at the withers. Both dog breeds have similar coat patterns, but the Border Collie has more variety.

Australian Shepherd

The Pekingese has a fluffier coat than the Japanese Chin and is therefore harder to groom. The Japaneses Chin is also more slender in appearance despite both dogs being small breeds,

Pekingese

The main difference between these two is that the Samoyed is a larger breed.

Samoyed

The Min Pin and the Chi are not large dogs. The Min Pin is slightly larger at 8-11 pounds and 10-12 inches tall, compared to the 3-6 pounds and 6-9 inches of the more diminutive Chihuahua. The Miniature Pinscher is muscular and well-defined. Comparatively, Chihuahuas tend to be more bony and fragile.

Miniature Pinscher

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