Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound History

The Italian Greyhound is a toy-sized, slender, long-eared and slim-coated greyhound-type scent hound with an ancient origin. It originated in the Mediterranean and East Asia, and is now found throughout Europe, Southeast Asia, and Northern Africa. The coat color of the Italian Greyhound is more often fawn or apricot, with black masks. The coat is shorter and softer than any other pure-bred Greyhound, but longer and coarser than most other toy-breed hounds. The elegant Italian Greyhound is an elegant sight, with a sleek, agile body and sleek, thin legs. The Italian Greyhound is actually quite an energetic and athletic little dog.

Italian Greyhound Physical Characteristics

The Italian Greyhound is a small, long-haired, toy breed of dog that typically stands between 12 and 13 inches and weighs between 8 and 12 pounds. They have a wedge-shaped head, a flat skull, and dark eyes and nose. They have a small muzzle and an elongated, slightly arched neck. Their back is level and straight and their feet are cat-like. Their legs are slender and their tail is carried high and curled over the back. They have a short, smooth, fine-coat that can be any colors and patterns. They are agile, lively, and playful dogs with great endurance and speed.

Italian Greyhound Health

Description of breed health.

Italian Greyhound Temperament and Behaviour

The Italian Greyhound is a brave, bold, and agile breed of dog. They are loving and loyal to their owners and make great companion and watchdogs. They are lively and energetic, and love to run and play. They are notoriously high-strung and are easily startled. Italian Greyhounds can make good apartment dogs as long as they get plenty of exercise.

Italian Greyhound Activity Requirements

The Italian Greyhound is a small, slender breed of dog that is known for its speed and grace. While they are an active and athletic breed, they are generally considered to be calm and quiet. Italian Greyhounds are well suited for apartment living. They don’t need a great deal of space, but they do enjoy getting out for walks or short runs. Keep in mind that while they can live in an apartment, they do need their exercise and mental stimulation. A bored or lonely Italian Greyhound can become destructive. If you are thinking about adopting an Italian Greyhound, be sure to consider their activity level. This is an ideal breed for people who don’t have a large yard. They can get out and about without a lot of effort, but they still require some attention and affection.

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