Italian Greyhound vs African Wild Dog

Compare the Italian Greyhound to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and African Wild Dogs.

Italian Greyhound vs African Wild Dog
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
Turkey
Egypt
Origin Year
-1000 BC
Unspecified
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
None
Family Friendly
Above Average
None
Child Friendly
Above Average
None
Pet Friendly
Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
None
Personality
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Aggressive
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Aggression
None
Above Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Canine distemper
Rabies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
African Wild Dog
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
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