The Italian Greyhound (nicknamed the "Iggy" or "IG" for short) is a smaller version of their more popular cousin in the standard Greyhound and features a non-shedding coat that comes in a wide variety of colors. Similarly to their cousin, the breed has origins dating back to Ancient Egypt, and they were first bred for the main purpose of hunting and companionship.
A few of their most recognizable features include their highly sensitive temperament that allows them to almost know what their owners are thinking, their love for running and their hypoallergenic coat that rarely sheds - which help make the Italian Greyhound a suitable choice for active owners or allergy sufferers who can provide them with gentle loving care.
The Italian Greyhound is well-known for their gentle and sensitive temperament as well as their love for running like their larger relatives. They are generally timid with strangers, which along with their size can make them not very suitable as a guard dog.
The Italian Greyhound is also known to be fairly intelligent - ranking 60th compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands. They are also known to be good with children so long as they are taught to handle them carefully - making them somewhat suitable as a family pet. The Italian Greyhound is not very compatible with other animals such as dogs, cats and other smaller animals due to their natural prey instinct.
Grooming the Italian Greyhound is a relatively simple task. They require only occasional rub-downs due to their short non-shedding coat but need more regular care for their teeth with brushing each day.
The Italian Greyhound is happiest with a large well-fenced yard to run around in, but they can be suitable for apartment living if they are exercised enough. They enjoy warmer temperatures, and can be uncomfortable if it gets too cold due to their short coat - so special clothing will usually be required to keep them warm.
The Italian Greyhound enjoys activities such as a sprint around the yard, playing fetch and using the natural hunting instincts to find hidden items. They have a high level of energy which gradually decreases as they grow older and need to be given daily exercise in the form of long walks and occasional sprints to keep them happy, motivated and healthy.
The Italian Greyhound can make the perfect dog for retirees, couples without children or families with older children. They are suitable for anyone who is willing to commit to a minimal amount of grooming and take time to give them patient housebreaking, early socialization and firm obedience training as well as take them for long daily walks or runs and give a good amount of companionship and attention. Though they might be somewhat unsuitable for a pet in families with young children that may handle them too roughly, if you are able to meet their need for gentle care, sensitivity while training them and fulfill their natural running instinct then the Italian Greyhound could make the ideal dog breed for you.
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