Italian Greyhound

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:34
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:19
I T A L I A N  G R E Y H O U N D ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Italian Greyhound
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
064
Personality Snapshot
Gentle, submissive and affectionate. Playful and intelligent. Can be high- strung and timid.


Breed NameItalian Greyhound
Rank (out of 136 breeds)064
Points (out of 100)58
Dog Group TypeSighthound
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Fair
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Recommended for Older Children
Good With Kids (Source 2)Recommended for Older Children
Friendly with Other DogsGreat
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersNot Good
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingGood
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGood
Guard Dog AbilityTerrible
SizeVery Small
Exercise RequirementsLow
Jog Companion AbilityGood
Level of SheddingVery Low
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredVery Low
Life Span12 to 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Italian Greyhound into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 12 to 15 years of age as Italian Greyhound pups can live between 12 to 15 years of age.

My Life as an Italian Greyhound
Gentle, submissive and affectionate. Playful and intelligent. Can be high- strung and timid.

Home Environment
Good for apartment living. Does all right without a yard.

Italian Greyhound Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound Wiki

Where to buy a Italian Greyhound : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Italian Greyhound as a new member to your family the smart way.

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