Dogs Breed Profile
Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds—slender, elegant, and deeply affectionate. While they possess the speed of their larger cousins, they are primarily dedicated lap dogs. In New Zealand, they are prized as stylish apartment companions but are physically fragile and feel the cold intensely.
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Temperament
Affectionate, gentle, playful, alert, intelligent
Size
3-6.5 kg
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The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds—slender, elegant, and deeply affectionate. While they possess the speed of their larger cousins, they are primarily dedicated lap dogs. In New Zealand, they are prized as stylish apartment companions but are physically fragile and feel the cold intensely.
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