Italian Greyhound vs Jack Russell Terrier

Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Jack Russell Terriers.

Italian Greyhound vs Jack Russell Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1819 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above 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
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Glaucoma
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Chocolate
Cream
Fawn
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Seal
White
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Seal
Tri-Color
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Cream
White and Tan
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