Italian Greyhound vs Spanish Greyhound
Compare Italian Greyhound and Spanish Greyhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Italian Greyhound
VS
Spanish Greyhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Italian Greyhound
Spanish Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
32 – 38 cm
60 – 70 cm
Weight
4 – 5 kg
23 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Italian Greyhound
Low Grooming
Quiet
Stubborn
Tiny
Spanish Greyhound
High Energy
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a tiny, fine‑boned sighthound with a short, low‑shedding coat and elegant movement. Affectionate, sensitive and people‑oriented, it bonds closely, needs warmth, gentle training, moderate exercise with safe sprints, and careful handling to protect its delicate limbs.
About Spanish Greyhound
The Spanish Greyhound (Galgo Español) is an ancient Spanish sighthound, lightly built with a long body, deep chest and smooth, efficient movement. Calm, sensitive and affectionate at home, it needs regular exercise, gentle training and protection from cold due to its fine coat and low body fat.
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