Greyhound vs Rottweiler
Compare the Greyhound to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Greyhounds and Rottweilers.
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-11 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Egypt
Germany
Origin Year
-4000 BC
100 AD
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Energy Level
Low
Low to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-11 Years
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Greyhound
Rottweiler
