All About The Italian Greyhound

The italian greyhound is sweet-natured and gentle, yet also exceptionally playful and athletic.

This warmth-seeking, comfort-loving dog can usually be found basking in sunspots or snuggled into soft furniture, often hidden under a blanket, pillow, or towel. When you own an italian Greyhound, you need to watch where you sit!

italian greyhound

The italian greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type, sometimes called an “I.G.” or an “Iggy”. The origins of the breed are unknown.

The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds, typically weighing about 8 to 18 lb (3.6 to 8.2 kg) and standing about 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm) tall at the withers. They are in the toy group based on their weight, but are larger than other dogs in the category due to their slender bodies.