Italian Greyhound
Toy · toy
Italian Greyhounds are tiny sighthounds with graceful looks, affectionate personalities, and surprising speed.
Breed characteristics
- Breed group
- Toy
- Size
- toy
- Weight
- 7–15 lbs
- Height
- 13–15 in
- Life expectancy
- 14–17 years
- Origin
- Italy
- Temperament
- affectionate, sensitive, playful
- Exercise needs
- Average
- Grooming needs
- Low
- Trainability
- Average
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Good with children
- Yes
- Good with other dogs
- Yes
- Apartment friendly
- Yes
Italian Greyhounds enjoy short bursts of activity followed by plenty of relaxation. Secure areas are important because of their chasing instincts.
Their short coat needs almost no grooming, but they can be sensitive to cold weather.
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