The Italian Greyhound Dog
The Italian Greyhound dog, as the name suggests, originates from Italy. Ancestors of dog are assumed to date back well over 2000 years and are believed to have come from Greece, Turkey, and Egypt. The Italian
Greyhound dog has been a companion to many famous people throughout history including James I of England, Queen Victoria, Anne of Denmark, Frederick the Great of Prussia, and Catherine the Great of Russia. Not an
insignificant list of historic celebrities! Although it may give the impression of being delicate, it is in fact a reasonably hardy dog.
| Origin |
Ordinates from Italy from ancient times. |
| Original Use |
Companion |
| Use Today |
Companion |
| Temperament |
It is calm and relaxed, and at the same time has a lively side, enjoying a good outdoor game of fetch or frisbee. This little companions shows a lot of affection and is usually quite attached to it's owner. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Very good. |
| Other Pets - Very good. |
| Strangers - Somewhat reserved. |
| Children - Good.
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| Watchdog Ability |
Average |
| Guard dog Ability |
Poor |
| Ease of Training |
Good |
| Living Conditions |
Cannot tolerate cold climates. Not suited for outdoor living. Equally suited to urban or rural settings. |
| Exercise |
Requires daily exercise that can best be met by a good walk or run outside. Indoor activity is second best. |
| Coat |
Very short coat that is almost odorless |
| Grooming |
Little or no grooming required. |
| Colors |
Comes in almost any color. |
| Height and Weight |
Ideal weight is 7 to 8 pounds (3 to 3.6 kg) while the ideal height is 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
13 to 14 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Italian Greyhound dog in the toy group. |
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