Dachshund vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Dachshund to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Italian Greyhounds.
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Turkey
Origin Year
1400 AD
-1000 BC
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Dachshund
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
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Italian Greyhound
