While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Italian Greyhounds are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Athletic
Intelligent
Agile
Companionable
Mischievous

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Fearless
Spirited

Italian Greyhounds shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Italy

United States

Sighthound

Mini Fox Terrier and Welsh Terrier

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Red
Gray
Black
Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream

Brindle
Sable
Pied
Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Italian Greyhounds have short coats.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

An Italian Greyhound can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Welsh Mini Fox Terrier can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Periodontal Disease

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures

Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)
Skin Conditions

Eye
Knee
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Welsh Mini Fox 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Welsh Mini Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Welsh Mini Fox Terriers usually need at least 75 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 Italian Greyhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Welsh Mini Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Italian Greyhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Welsh Mini Fox Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Welsh Mini Fox 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.

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

The average cost of a Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Italian Greyhounds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Welsh Mini Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Italian Greyhounds are not suitable for children.

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Welsh Mini Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.