Beagle vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Beagle to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Italian Greyhounds.
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Greece
Turkey
Origin Year
500 AD
-1000 BC
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beagle
Italian Greyhound
