The Italian Greyhound is a small and slender breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting small game. They are gentle, intelligent, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 14–16 years
- Weight
- Male 3–5 kg · Female 3–5 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 33–38 cm · Female 33–38 cm
- Origin
- Italy
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- black, blue, grey (blue), isabella (fawn), red, cream, white markings, parti-color
- Hypoallergenic
- Yes
- Other names
- Piccolo Levriero Italiano, Italian Sighthound
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise45 min per day