gray and white Italian grayhound dog breed standing looking up against a white background
gray and white Italian grayhound dog breed standing looking up against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Toy

weight

8 to 10 pounds

height

13 to 15 inches

family

Sighthound

Traits and Characteristics

type

Toy

weight

8 to 10 pounds

height

13 to 15 inches

family

Sighthound

The Italian Greyhound is a miniature version of a regular Greyhound. Elegant, graceful, and fast, they have a smooth, glossy coat in various shades, a narrow head with a fine muzzle, and soft, high-set ears. 

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 2 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 5 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 2 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 3 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 2 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 3 in 5

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