Italian Greyhound vs Pug
Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Pugs.
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Origin Country
Turkey
China
Origin Year
-1000 BC
-206 BC
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Italian Greyhound
Pug
