• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Italian Greyhounds: This ancient Toy breed of dog is the smallest of the sighthounds with a slender and lean muscular body with a deep chest, long neck and long pointed face
  • Italian Greyhounds look like "miniature" Greyhounds
  • They are sight hounds which catch their quarry by speed, running by sight and not by scent
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Italian Greyhounds range from 7 - 14 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of Italian Greyhounds range from 13 - 15 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Italian Greyhounds and Nicknames: Piccolo Levrieve Italiani or Iggy
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Italian Greyhounds: The coat is normally short, glossy and fine and comes in a range of colors including black, blue, cream, fawn, red or white or any of these colors with broken white
• Fact 7 - Life of Italian Greyhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 14 - 16 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Italian Greyhounds is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Italian Greyhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Italian Greyhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Italian Greyhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Eye problems including cataracts
  • - Leg breaks
• Fact 12 - Italian Greyhounds were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Warmth - toy dogs warmed beds in cold castles and palaces
  • - Status - Italian Greyhounds were favorites of European Royalty and could be found in the Royal courts of England, Italy, Denmark, Prussia and Russia
  • - Companionship
• Fact 13 - Breeding Italian Greyhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Italian Greyhounds

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