Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound

Breed Profile

Size: Small
Group: Toy
Origin: Greece/Turkey
Colour: Many
Lifespan: 14 years

The Italian Greyhound elegant, affectionate, sweet-natured and aloof dog.

Owner's Guide

Elegant, sweet-natured and sensitive, Italian Greyhounds like to be close to their owners. Like their larger relations, they exercise in short bursts of lightning speed so safe areas are needed for walks.

Originally bred: to be a companion.

Special characteristics

This dog likes to chase, and enjoys company.

Exercise requirements

Medium. Full of energy.

Attitude to

Owners: affectionate, devoted
Children: good, but care needed with boisterous children
Other pets: good, may chase
Strangers: reserved, discerning
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly if well socialized

Perfect owner
Gentle, affectionate owner who can provide a safe area for this active dog to run off its energy.

Potential problems
May display control problems on walks. May be hard to housetrain

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