Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Italian Greyhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Turkey
United States
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1978 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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