Italian Greyhound Size Compared to a Person
A Italian Greyhound stands 14″ at the shoulder and weighs about 11 lb — that puts it at 22% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #173 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").
How a Italian Greyhound compares
| Italian Greyhound | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 14″ | 64″ | -50″ |
| Weight | 11 lb | 135 lb | -124 lb |
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About the Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a miniature sighthound that has been a cherished companion for over two thousand years, beloved by royalty and aristocrats across Italy and beyond. Weighing just 7 to 14 pounds, these elegant little dogs are essentially a Greyhound in miniature — sleek, graceful, and built for speed. Their fine bone structure, arched back, and delicate features give them an air of refined beauty that is truly captivating.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Italian Greyhound.
- Beagle — 14″ / 25 lb (same height)
- Border Terrier — 14″ / 14 lb (same height)
- Cockapoo — 14″ / 22 lb (same height)
- German Spitz — 14″ / 24 lb (same height)
- Jack Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)
- Japanese Spitz — 14″ / 18 lb (same height)
- Norwegian Lundehund — 14″ / 17 lb (same height)
- Parson Russell Terrier — 14″ / 15 lb (same height)
Frequently asked
- How tall is a Italian Greyhound?
- An adult Italian Greyhound stands about 14 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a Italian Greyhound considered a small dog?
- Yes — at 14" / 11 lb, the Italian Greyhound falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #173 tallest.
- How does a Italian Greyhound compare to a person?
- At 14" tall, a Italian Greyhound stands about 22% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
More on the Italian Greyhound
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