Polish Greyhound vs English Shepherd
Compare the Polish Greyhound to the English Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Polish Greyhounds and English Shepherds.
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-17 Years
14-16 Years
Height
27-31 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
55-70 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Origin Country
Poland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1690 AD
1800 AD
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
Very High
High
Top Running Speed
38 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-17 Years
14-16 Years
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Polish Greyhound
English Shepherd