Italian Greyhound Puppies

Dog Breed Profile: Italian Greyhound Puppies

Country of origin: Itay
Bred for: Companionship
Group: Toy
Color: Any color or markings except brindle (striping), or black and tan
Life span: 13 to 15 years
Grooming Needs: Brush coat weekly; trim or grind nails monthly; brush teeth daily, watching carefully for plaque buildup, and provide an annual professional cleaning
Coat: Fine, short, satin-soft
Size: 13 - 15 inches, 8 - 12 pounds
Temperment: Affectionate, clingy, loving, energetic, comical
Training: Moderate
Energy: Moderate to high
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good especially with other Italian Greyhounds
Health Concerns: Hypothyroidism and other autoimmune diseases, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA, a degenerative eye disorder), seizure disorders, luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), Legg-Calve-Perthes (a degenerative hip disease), predisposition to leg fractures, collapsing trachea, color-dilute alopecia (hair loss related to coat color)

 

 

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