| UK KC Classification |
Toy |
| Country of Origin |
Italy |
| Date of Origin |
Antiquity |
| Height |
33 - 38 cm (13 - 15 inches) |
| Weight |
3 - 3.5 Kgs (7 - 8 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
13 - 14 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Italian Greyhounds are small, slender, athletic dogs. They have a short coat and they can be black, blue, fawn, red, cream, white, or any of these colours broken with white.
Temperament
Italian Greyhounds are gentle, affectionate dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering an Italian Greyhound as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They are usually ok with children
They are suitable for hot climates
They are not well adapted for cold climates
They usually get on well with other dogs
Interesting Facts
Italian Greyhounds are also known as:
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Piccolo Levrieri Italiani
IG
Italians
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