ADDITIONAL ITALIAN GREYHOUND DOG PICTURES
Family: Hound
Breed Group: Southern, AKC Toy
Origin: Italy
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting, companion
Used today: Companion, sporting
Other Name(s): Piccolo Leurieve, Miniature Greyhound
History of the Breed: The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds. These small greyhound dogs appear in ancient decorative
arts of the Mediterranean countries dating back 2000 years. During the sixteenth century this breed was highly sought after by the Italians
during the renaissance. It is believed that the name Italian Greyhound originated then. The breed made their way to England in the seventeenth
century and continued to gain in popularity. An Italian Greyhound was registered for the first time with the American Kennel Club in 1886.
Following World War I when the breed was in danger of extinction in Great Britain, fresh stock was imported from the United States to restore
the breed. The Italian Greyhound Club of America was founded in 1954. The Italian Greyhound is the result of selective breeding, although
these small dogs are mainly used for companionship they have been used for hunting purposes, often in combination with hunting falcons.
General Appearance: The Italian Greyhound is very similar to the Greyhound, but much smaller and more slender in all proportions.
The head is narrow and long, tapering to a black or brown nose. The skull is almost flat with a long and fine muzzle.
The eyes are dark and medium in size. The fine ears are small and thrown back except when alerted. The body is short coupled and high at the withers
with a curved back and very apparent tuck-up at the flanks. The chest is deep and narrow. The tail reaches the hock and is slender and tapering.
The coat is short, glossy and soft to the touch.
Height & Weight:
Height 13-15 Inches
Weight 7-14 Pounds
Coat: Skin fine and supple, hair short, glossy like satin and soft to the touch.
Color: Any color and markings are acceptable except that a dog with brindle markings and a dog with the tan markings
normally found on black-and-tan dogs of other breeds must be disqualified
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: The Italian Greyhound is hardy, very affectionate, intelligent and makes a good family pet.
Friendly with children: Yes, however, the Italian Greyhound has thin bones that are fragile and they can be hurt by rough play from young children.
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium, should have daily exercise
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), luxated patella's, seizures, von Willebrand disease
Minor: Allergies
Life Expectancy: 13-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 59
First Registered by the AKC: 1886
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Italian Greyhound Club of America (IGCA)
The Italian Greyhound Club of Canada
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