Golden Retriever vs Italian Greyhound

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

Golden Retriever vs Italian Greyhound
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1865 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below 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
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Golden Retriever
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Dark Golden
Dark Golden
Gold
Gold
Light Golden
Light Golden
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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