Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Poodle

Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Miniature Poodles.

Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Poodle
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1700 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Addison's disease
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Poodle
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Red Fawn and White
Seal
Seal
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Red
White and Seal
White and Seal
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Au Lait
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
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