Greyhound vs Poodle
Compare the Greyhound to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Poodles.
Greyhound
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Poodle
Origin Country
Egypt
Germany
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1200 AD
Greyhound
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Poodle
Greyhound
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Poodle
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Greyhound
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Greyhound
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Greyhound
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Greyhound
Poodle
Greyhound
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Greyhound
Poodle
