Italian Greyhound

About

The Italian Greyhound is a sleek, elegant toy breed with a short coat and a graceful build. Known for its gentle, affectionate nature, it is playful and thrives as a devoted companion.

Breed Size
  • Weight (Male)

    4-6 kg

  • Weight (Female)

    4-6 kg

  • Height (Male)

    33-39 sm

  • Height (Female)

    33-39 sm

Coat
  • Fur Type

    Smooth

  • Color

    One color

Care
  • Walk

    >30 minutes/day

  • Breed group

    Toy Group

  • Breed Size

    S

  • Demeanor category

    Aloof/Wary

Breed Traits
  • Barking
  • Good with young children
  • Drooling
  • Energy level value
  • Grooming frequency value
  • Good with other dogs
  • Trainability
Breeds Club Recognition
  • Trainability Category

    >Independent

  • Temperament

    >Playful, Alert, Sensitive

Blog About Pet Care

The Italian Greyhound is a small, elegant breed known for its slender, graceful build and smooth, short coat. Originating from Italy, this toy breed has a delicate appearance but is surprisingly robust for its size. It is known for its affectionate and gentle nature, making it a loving companion. Italian Greyhounds are playful and energetic, enjoying both indoor and outdoor activities. They are intelligent and relatively easy to train but can be sensitive, so positive reinforcement works best. Despite their slender frame, they have a good amount of stamina and enjoy regular exercise. Their short coat requires minimal grooming, but they are sensitive to cold weather due to their lack of body fat. This breed tends to be good with children and other pets, making it a versatile and charming addition to many households.