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Italian
Greyhound dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Greece
or Turkey |
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Life expectancy |
14
- 16 years |
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Color |
Solid
black, blue, cream, fawn, red or white or any of these colors
with broken white. |
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Coat type |
Short,
fine and glossy |
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Exercise needs |
Free
play and regular walks. |
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Temperament |
Quiet and affectionate. |
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Good with children |
Good
with children if they are mature. They are good with other dogs,
sometimes cats. Make a good family pet. |
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Grooming needs |
Easy to groom. He requires is a rub down with a soft cloth or
chemise. Bathe only when necessary, but take care that he is
thoroughly dry and warm afterwards. |
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Average size (inches) |
13
- 15
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13
- 15
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Average weight (lbs) |
<
8
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<
8
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Health issues |
Prone to broken legs, slipped
kneecaps, and hereditary eye problems. |
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Living conditions |
Indoors, city
or country, apartment or house, needs daily exercise and attention.
The owner of an Italian Greyhound should be an active, patient
leader who desires a high-energy , busy, affectionate toy
dog. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Italian greyhound is
a breed of toy dog that derived from the greyhound. They were found
in tombs of Egypt, and were popular with the Italians in the Middle
Ages and was depicted in many Renaissance paintings. This breed is believed
to have originated more than 2,000 years ago in the Mediterranean basin,
possible in countries now known as Greece and Turkey. It has existed
in its present form for more than 2,000 years and has been a favourite
of the aristocracy. It became known as Italian greyhounds because they
were a favorite of rich Italians in the 16th century. They are known
for its extremely prominent, large, round eyes and thin, glossy coat
that may be red-brown, fawn- or cream-coloured, white, blue-gray, or
gray. The Italian greyhound is usually an active, gentle dog. They are
very graceful and have a high-stepping gait. They adapt well to other
pets and to children and are affectionate and playful.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Italian Greyhound is also known as the Piccolo Levriert Italiani.
The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds (dogs that hunt
by sight).
During cold weather it may be necessary to provide a jacket to keep an
Italian Greyhound warm.Mummified specimens of the Italian Greyhound have
been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. |
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