Boston Terrier vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Italian Greyhounds.
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
United States
Turkey
Origin Year
1870 AD
-1000 BC
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Italian Greyhound
