Greyhound
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Greyhound vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Greyhound and Portuguese Podengo side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Greyhound
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
68 – 76 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
28 – 50 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Greyhound
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Giant
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Greyhound
Tall, slender Greyhounds are sprinting sighthounds, built for speed yet calm indoors. They have a short, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and need soft bedding and weather protection. Gentle, sensitive, and affectionate, they suit owners who provide routine, kind training, and moderate daily exercise.
About Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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