Comparison: Chihuahua and Italian Greyhound

Chihuahua and Italian Greyhound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Chihuahua
Photo: Carlos.ferreira.rejas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Italian Greyhound
Photo: Grigur, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
ChihuahuaItalian Greyhound
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs10. Sighthounds
Country of originMexicoItaly
CategoryVery small (toy)Small
Height at withers15–23 cm32–38 cm
Weight1.5–3 kg3.5–5 kg
Life span12–18 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Weighs 1.5-3 kg, apple-shaped head
  • Large erect ears
  • Smooth or long coat in any colour
  • Very slim and light, 32-38 cm
  • Smooth fine coat
  • High-stepping gait
CoatSmooth or long coat, all colours.Very short, fine and smooth coat.
PurposeThe smallest dog breed in the world; from Mexico, likely descended from Toltec and Aztec dogs.A miniature sighthound, a favoured companion of Mediterranean noble families and European courts.

Breed page: Chihuahua · Breed page: Italian Greyhound

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.