Italian Greyhound vs Spinone Italiano

Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Spinone Italiano. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Spinone Italianos.

Italian Greyhound vs Spinone Italiano
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
22½-27½ Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
61-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Origin Country
Turkey
Italy
Origin Year
-1000 BC
-500 BC
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
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
Above Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-12 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Bloat
Cerebellar ataxia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Spinone Italiano
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
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
White
White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Orange
White and Orange
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