Boxer vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Boxer to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Italian Greyhounds.
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Turkey
Origin Year
1894 AD
-1000 BC
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boxer
Italian Greyhound
