Italian Greyhound vs Lowchen

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

Italian Greyhound vs Lowchen
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Origin Country
Turkey
France
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1442 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Lowchen
Breed Colors
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