Italian Greyhound
Puppy
Fully Grown
Italian Greyhounds love the luxurious side of life. Placing their delicate bodies on hard, cold surfaces is not for them...but a velvet-padded cushion will be just right to satisfy their comfort level!
Italian Greyhounds love social gatherings and will sit next to their owners like well-behaved school kids. Whenever they get the opportunity, they will jump on your lap to watch the world go by.
Perhaps influenced by their Italian heritage, they are sun worshippers. They get cold easily and when the weather cools down they prefer to wear something warm around their precious little bodies (preferably couture!).
Italian Greyhounds can be very pushy and demanding to gain the level of comfort they desire, and it can sometimes be confusing as to who is the servant and who is the master!
A daily physical outlet is a requirement for their happiness, and they will enjoy regular runs with their owner.
Their coat is very short, smooth and glossy and it does not require much maintenance. They do not really shed very much so they make great house dogs.
| Weight: | 3.5-5 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 12-15 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Italian Greyhound from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding an Italian Greyhound to adopt:
To help your rescued Italian Greyhound to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Italian Greyhound from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
