Italian Greyhound
Toy group · Small size · From Italy
A playful, alert, sensitive miniature sighthound — Renaissance lapdog favored by Italian nobility.
PlayfulAlertSensitive
Lifespan
14–15 years
Weight (M)
7–14 lbs
Height (M)
13–15"
Coat
short
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Trait ratings
Energy
High
Trainability
Moderate
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
Moderate
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Very Low
Grooming effort
Very Low
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
Moderate
Good with kids
Moderate
Good with dogs
Moderate
Good with strangers
Moderate
Protectiveness
Low
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
High
Common health issues
- • Leg fractures
- • Dental issues
- • Hypothyroidism
- • PRA
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
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