Australian Terrier vs Italian Greyhound

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Italian Greyhounds.

Australian Terrier vs Italian Greyhound
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Australia
Turkey
Origin Year
1820 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Red
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red
Red
Sandy
Sandy
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
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