Greyhound vs Staghound
Compare Greyhounds to Staghounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Greyhound
Staghound
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
24-32 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
45-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Staghound
Origin Country
Egypt
Australia
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1800 AD
Greyhound
Staghound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Staghound
Greyhound
Staghound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Staghound
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Greyhound
Staghound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Greyhound
Staghound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Greyhound
Staghound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Staghound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Staghound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Greyhound
Staghound
Greyhound
Staghound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Greyhound
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