Australian Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Italian Greyhound has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Alert
Courageous
Loyal
Intelligent
Companionable
Outright
Tempered
Spirited

Affectionate
Athletic
Intelligent
Agile
Companionable
Mischievous

Australia

Italy

Terriers, Tasmanian Dog

Sighthound

1800s

Ancient Times

Terrier (AKC:1960 & UKC)

Toy (AKC:1886)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Blue
Cream

Red
Gray
Black
Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream

Australian Terriers have medium-length coats.

Italian Greyhounds have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

Australian Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Italian Greyhound breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Periodontal Disease

None

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures

Blood Test
X-Rays

Eye
Knee
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Australian Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Italian Greyhounds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Italian Greyhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Australian Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Italian Greyhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Australian Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Italian Greyhounds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Australian Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Italian Greyhound dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Chasing, Walks, Lounging

Cuddling, Dog Parks, Snuggling, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Fetch, Nose work, Eating Snacks, Running, Racing, Nervous, Going on drives, Growling, Biting

Australian Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Italian Greyhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Terrier, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Greyhound, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Australian Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Italian Greyhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Australian Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Italian Greyhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Australian Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Italian Greyhound feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Greyhound is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Greyhound is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Australian Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Italian Greyhound has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Terriers are adaptable and resilient, making them ideal for those seeking a less sensitive pet.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Australian Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Italian Greyhounds are not suitable for children.

Australian Terriers are not cat friendly.

Italian Greyhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Australian Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Italian Greyhounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Australian Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Italian Greyhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Australian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Italian Greyhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.