Italian Greyhound vs Poodle
Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Poodles.
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Origin Country
Turkey
Germany
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1200 AD
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Italian Greyhound
Poodle
