Italian Greyhound vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Dogo Argentinos.
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
Turkey
Argentina
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1928 AD
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Italian Greyhound
Dogo Argentino
