Italian Greyhound vs Pomeranian
Compare Italian Greyhounds to Pomeranians. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Turkey
Germany
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1500 AD
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Italian Greyhound
Pomeranian
