Comparison: Greyhound and Italian Greyhound

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

Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Italian Greyhound
Photo: Grigur, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
GreyhoundItalian Greyhound
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originUnited KingdomItaly
CategoryGiantSmall
Height at withers68–76 cm32–38 cm
Weight27–40 kg3.5–5 kg
Life span10–14 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
  • Very slim and light, 32-38 cm
  • Smooth fine coat
  • High-stepping gait
CoatShort, fine, close coat.Very short, fine and smooth coat.
PurposeAn ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.A miniature sighthound, a favoured companion of Mediterranean noble families and European courts.

Breed page: Greyhound · 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.