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Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

meganNbobby Posted:

Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

here's some info and pics:

The Italian Greyhound is an elegant, miniature fine-boned Greyhound with a long head thinning gradually to a pointed muzzle. It has a dark nose, thin lips and a healthy scissors bite. Like his larger cousins, the brisket is deep, the abdomen tucked-in, and the back arched. The fine narrow ears fold back along the head, but rise perpendicular to the head when the dog is alert. The neck is long and thin. The expressive eyes are large and dark. The tail is straight ending in a slight curve. The Italian Greyhound has an easy-care short, sleek coat in solid gray, slate gray, cream, red, fawn, black, or blue - often broken up with white markings on the chest and feet, or white with color markings. A flecked version also exists but are not accepted in all countries. The Italian Greyhound has a high-stepping gait

The Italian Greyhound is a gentle, submissive and affectionate dog. They become very attached to their masters and can be reserved with strangers. Playful and intelligent, generally these dogs are not difficult to train provided their handler is consistent with them. They are often naughty and are aware of it. It is important that you can see the funny side when things go wrong but this does not mean allowing them to take advantage of you. This dog can be high strung and timid and must be handled very gently. This is a pet for a quiet household where there are no lively children, although they do get along well with behaved children and other dogs and cats. In a stressful situation it needs constant reassurance by stroking. They are very dependent and peaceful. It can be snappish if it is frightened. This breed can be difficult to housebreak. They are generally easy to get along with and take care of. This dog is extremely fast! Young Italian Greyhounds are very active. They can climb wire fencing and are very inquisitive - jumping from chair to table tops to nearby furniture. They are not good companions for large dogs. They do get along well with other Italian Greyhounds and some recommend that you have more than one of this fine breed.
meganNbobby Posted:

Re: Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

Enjoy!! I did some research on them before we got our puggle

lesleyw Posted:

Re: Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

I am currently obsessed with these dogs! I really want one, but I'm afraid my Pointer would be too big and might accidently hurt an Italian Greyhound. I also love whippets!

lolita4life Posted:

Re: Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

me & DH have been 'fighting' over what our next dog will be... (not that it will be anytime soon)
he wants either:
a french bulldog
a boston terrier
or an italian greyhound.....

i agreed only to IG.. theyre cute.
meganNbobby Posted:

Re: Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

our trainer says french bulldgos can be very protective with thier owners with children and strangers..... we are going to have kids so that was out... but we are going to get a boston terrier she had nothing but fantastic things to say about them...

lolita4life Posted:

Re: Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

yeah... but i like toy breeds
Spitzergirl Posted:

Re: Spitzergirl!! Mini Greyhonds (Italian Greyhounds)

Thank you so much Meagan, I am so much in LOVE with this breed. I wish, I could get him. But, don't know if I can handle a second dog. . My beagle is alot of work. Thanks for the pics and research information.

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