English Foxhound vs Italian Greyhound

Compare the English Foxhound to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Foxhounds and Italian Greyhounds.

English Foxhound vs Italian Greyhound
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1580 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Renal disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
English Foxhound
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
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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