Chihuahua vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Chihuahua to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Italian Greyhounds.
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Mexico
Turkey
Origin Year
1850 AD
-1000 BC
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
