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This breed should always be kept as a companion. They can be somewhat high strung, but are very sensitive and always need reassurance by their owner that they have not done something naughty. The Italian Greyhound is a very active dog and is very fast, making him great for agility trials in which he is commonly used.Aircon Cleaning Services In MarikinaDoes your Italian Greyhound bark, howl, and cry whenever you leave the house? Used Furniture In Newburgh Ny The Italian Greyhound has a coat that is very easy to groom. Budget Blinds Omaha ReviewsThis breed sheds very little if any hair making grooming very simple. A regular wipe down with a soft towel or chamois is sure to keep his coat in tiptop shape and looking glossy and beautiful.

The teeth of this breed should be brushed on a regular basis to prevent tartar buildup and/or gum disease. Italian Greyhounds should be protected from the cold and should have their nails clipped at least once every two weeks. The Italian Greyhound can be extremely difficult to train, as they can be very high-strung, yet so sensitive at the same time. Many times this requires professional training from a trainer experienced with the Italian Greyhound. Housebreaking can be very difficult, even though they are very intelligent and eager to please. Obedience classes are definitely recommended as this breed has the tendency to become very submissive if corrected in a harsh manner. There are several accepted methods of house training your new Italian Greyhound puppy. The Italian Greyhound is very lively and active so he should require vigorous exercise daily. This breed loves long walks and runs and does best with at least a small yard to roam free in. This breed is very fast and agile so jogging and running are his specialty and he sure loves to do it.

The Italian Greyhound however should always be kept on leash or in a safe and fenced in area as this breed has the tendency to wander off if let loose in an open area. Get Matched with Italian Greyhound Breeders using PuppyMatch Considering an Italian Greyhound Puppy? Choose the RIGHT Italian Greyhound Breeder and the RIGHT breed Italian Greyhound may not be the right breed for you! Ask a QuestionAbout Italian Greyhounds AnonymousHow do you properly potty train an Italian greyhound? 1 CommentAnonymousThe Italian Greyhound is a sensitive breed of dog and the Positive Reinforcement method is best for them. Have a timer set to go off every 2 hours during the day and let your puppy out. Praise and give treats for going outside. Have your puppy either tethered to you or in a crate when inside and watch for signs of having to go outside. A puppy tends to have to go to the bathroom after he/she wakes up, eats, drinks, and plays.AnonymousHow big do Italian Greyhounds get?

2 CommentsAnonymousThe Italian Greyhound ranges 13-15 inches at the shoulder when full grown.AnonymousThe smallest Italian Greyhound are 6lbs full grown, but sometimes on the larger side they will be up to 20lbs which makes their legs a little less fragile.AnonymousItalian Greyhounds are rumored to be fast but exactly how fast are they? 2 CommentsAnonymousThe Italian Greyhound are able to run at top speed with a double suspension gallop; and can achieve a top speed of up to 25 miles per hour (40 km/h).AnonymousMy 3-year-old male Iggie is very quick. We wanted to know just how quick so we attached a GPS to his collar and it clocked his fastest speed of 27 mph. They're intended to keep up and catch hares so they've been bred to be extremely light on their feet and amazingly fast.AnonymousDo Italian greyhounds get along with cats? (The cats I own are very gentle around dogs) 7 CommentsAnonymousThe I.G should do perfectly fine with a dog-savvy cat as long as the dog was socialized with cats as a young pup and/or the pup is taught to respect cats.

AnonymousYes, Italian Greyhounds get along with cats. Just make sure the cat does not see the dog as its prey. My cat loves to attack one of my Italian Greyhounds that is very shy. The cat has to be kept separate now.AnonymousI would believe Iggies would get along with cats well, as long as the cat is not skittish. I own 2 Ig's and then I own a 5 lb rabbit. They're curious about the rabbit, but they all coexist well together. The only time I have a little bit of stress is occasionally the rabbit will sprint around the house for a few secs and the dogs have to be reprimanded vocally. I'm sure they'd chase the rabbit though if someone wasn't watching them. AnonymousIt depends on the prey drive of your specific dog. Many IGs are not small animal safe, despite training. They may seem to get along fine but if the smaller animal streaks around, instinct kicks in and the IG may well course that animal to the ground with disastrous effects. No amount of training and love can stamp out years of instinct.

AnonymousI love Italian Greyhounds, they have brought me a lot of joy and happiness. I have learned a lot about them. I had two of them Sparky and Spunky. Its definitely my breed of dog. has a lot of great information on how Italian Greyhounds get a long with cats (and other animals).AnonymousMy Italian greyhounds and cats do not know they are different. They eat different food and that is about all they are aware of. They sleep in piles and groom each other. It doesn't matter if they are the ones that grew up together or were adopted as adults.AnonymousMy dog I rescued from the dumpster looks exactly like a miniature Italian greyhound but is brindle. But she is brindle. What could she be mixed with that the greyhound is so prevalent? Any more house training tips? 3 CommentsAnonymousNo purebred Italian Greyhound is brindle. If they are brindle then there is a mix somewhere in the history, most likely this is a whippet or a cross breed. AnonymousItalian Greyhounds are never brindle.