Unfortunately, the Belgian Tervuren is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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.

Alert
Energetic
Loyal
Attentive
Intelligent
Protective

Affectionate
Athletic
Intelligent
Agile
Companionable
Mischievous

Belgian Tervurens are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Choose a Belgian Tervuren if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Italian Greyhounds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Belgium

Italy

shepherd

Sighthound

1800s

Ancient Times

Herding (AKC:1959 & UKC)

Toy (AKC:1886)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

Red
Gray
Black
Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream

Belgian Tervurens are known for their coat length.

Italian Greyhounds have short coats.

A Belgian Tervuren can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Thyroid
Von Willebrand's Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Periodontal Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Skin Allergies
Dental Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Eye
Knee
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Belgian Tervurens 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.

Belgian Tervuren 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.

Belgian Tervurens need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Belgian Tervuren dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Italian Greyhounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Belgian Tervurens 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 Belgian Tervuren, it's at least 8 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.

The Belgian Tervuren requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Tervuren feed 2.5 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 a Belgian Tervuren is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Tervuren is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Belgian Tervuren is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Belgian Tervurens are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Italian Greyhounds are not suitable for children.

Belgian Tervurens are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Belgian Tervurens are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Italian Greyhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Belgian Tervurens are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Belgian Tervuren is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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