Galgo Espanol vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Galgo Espanol to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Galgo Espanols and African Wild Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Galgo Espanol is a good choice for new owners. The African Wild Dog is strongly discouraged for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Galgo Espanol is very child friendly. The African Wild Dog is not child-friendly and is not recommended for families with young children.
- Grooming - The Galgo Espanol is very easy to groom. The African Wild Dog has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - The African Wild Dog bark/howls frequently. The Galgo Espanol has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Galgo Espanol | African Wild Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 23½-27½ in. | 24-30 in. |
| Weight | 50-60 lb | 44-66 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Spain | Egypt |
| Origin Year | 600 BC | Unknown |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Low-Medium | High-Very High |
| Exercise Required | Medium-High | None |
| Top Running Speed | 40 mph | 41 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | None |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Galgo Espanol | African Wild Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | High |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | High |
| Chasing | High | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | High |
| Guarding | Average | Average |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | High | High |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Galgo Espanol | African Wild Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Canine Distemper | No | Yes |
| Rabies | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Galgo Espanol | African Wild Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Beige | Yes | No |
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Cinnamon | Yes | No |
| Golden | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow | Yes | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |