Italian Greyhound vs Portuguese Water Dog

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

Italian Greyhound vs Portuguese Water Dog
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
Turkey
Portugal
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1297 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
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
Portuguese Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Ectropion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gangliosidosis
Hair Loss
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Portuguese Water 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
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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