Italian Greyhound vs Schweizer Laufhund

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

Italian Greyhound vs Swiss Hound
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-21 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
33-44 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Origin Country
Turkey
Switzerland
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1900 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Swiss Hound
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
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