Flat-coated Retriever vs Italian Greyhound

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Italian Greyhounds.

Italian Greyhound vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1859 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
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
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Flat-Coated Retriever
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
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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