Puppy Dog Breed Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type sometimes called an I G or Iggy for short The Italian Greyhound is the smallest Though they are in the toy group based on their weight they are larger than other dogs in the category due to their slender bodies so owners must be careful when sizing clothing or accommodations The Italian Greyhound's chest is deep with a tucked up abdomen long slender legs and a long neck that tapers down to a small head The face is long and pointed like a full sized greyhound Overall they look like miniature Greyhounds though many Italian Greyhound owners dispute the use of the term miniature Greyhound in reference to the breed itself By definition of the American Kennel Club and can achieve a top speed of up to 25 160 miles per hour 40 160 km h The color of the coat is a subject of much discussion For The Kennel Club UK the American Kennel Club and the Australian National Kennel Council…Read More about Italian Greyhound at WikiPedia
Latest Italian Greyhound Frequently Asked Questions:
Hi, I am looking into getting an Italian Greyhound, but my mom doesnt seem to like them. Anyone who has any suggestions or positive feedback on this cute lil breed would be greatly appreciated!!! Yes I kno thts y I am trying to get her to like the breed!!!!!
Answer:Italian Greyhounds are great dogs, but they are not for everybody Here is information on the breed that will help you decide whether or not this breed is right for you. http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/italiangreyhounds.html http://www.akc.org/breeds/italian_greyhound/ http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/italiangreyhound.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Greyhound
Thinking of getting an Italian greyhound and doing some research. If anyone has any experience with this breed please tell me about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Would they do fine in an apartment with walks or do they need a backyard?
Answer:Italian Greyhounds are very tiny with tiny little bones that break easily. If you get one of these, you will need to be VERY careful with it and not allow it to jump down from ANYTHING. I often joke that these guys need harnesses with parachutes. I have seen several that have had both front legs broken as puppies from something as simple as jumping down from a couch. They also tend to be nervous, so if you get one, good socialization is paramount. You also need to evaluate the parents for personality: don't get one from a breeder that will not show you the parents. Choosing a breeder: Get in touch with the breed club and get recommendations for breeders. Buy a dog from a breeder that does genetic testing. Be prepared for a good breeder to question and evaluate you. Many request references from your vet. This is actually a GOOD thing: if they care that much about where they send the puppies, they really care about their dogs. Do not have IGH pups shipped to you: go pick it up. They are pretty fragile and should not be flown unless they are in the cabin with a person. They are indoor dogs only: very little hair means that they will get cold in the chilly weather and sun burnt in the summer. They are good apartment dogs, shedding little and being pretty small. They will still need plenty of exercise, so be prepared for that. If you want to skip the puppy phase and save a dog's life, you can contact a rescue group. This will be slightly cheaper than buying a puppy, but the dog will have shots and already be altered, so you don't have a spay or neuter. Choose your vet VERY carefully. You want someone that provides top quality anesthesia and monitoring. Due to low body fat, IGHs metabolize anesthetic drugs more slowly. They also tend to get either very cold or hyperthermic from anesthesia. I suggest interviewing your vet carefully.
does anyone know where I can find an all white female italian greyhound?
Answer:I have never seen an all white one.
I have a Female Italian Greyhound. She will be 6 months old on Oct. 19th. I can't get her spayed right away. I don't have enough money at the moment.
Answer:At the age of about 6-8 months, and then every 6 months after.
Harley is four months now and he is 4.4kg. The pet shop says he is an Italian Greyhound but his coat is not glossy. I can't tell if he is an Iggy or a Whippet.
Answer:Size for one thing, the Italian greyhound is smaller and lighter boned than a whippet. They are what I would describe as 'dainty' It is unfortunate that you bought from a pet shop. This is a BAD place to buy any pet from as they get their dogs from puppy mills where b1tches are bred from and pups raised in horrific conditions. Often these pups are sick. poorly bred and in very bad condition. This could well be why your pup is in poor coat. Take it to the vet for advice. Get it wormed, build it up with good quality food (I only feed raw meat) and its coat will soon be good.
