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Italian Greyhound Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Italian Greyhound
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Also Called: Piccolo Levrieve Italiani
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Height: The Italian Greyhound is about 13-15 inches tall.
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Weight: The Italian Greyhound weighs between 3-8 lbs.
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Colors: The Italian Greyhound can be solid black, blue, cream, fawn, red or white or any of these colors with broken white.
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Physical Appearance: The Italian Greyhound is very similar to the Greyhound, but much smaller and more slender in all proportions and of ideal elegance and grace.
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Temperament/Personality: The Italian Greyhound is quiet and affectionate. Good with older children and other pets.
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Care: The Italian Greyhound's coat requires very little grooming. It is virtually odorless and sheds very little. They require a rub down with a soft cloth or chemise. Bathe only when necessary, but take care that they are thoroughly dry and warm afterwards.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Italian Greyhound dog breed has the following health problems: Alopecia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Leg Breaks, Epilepsy, and Tooth Decay.
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Training: The Italian Greyhound does well with obedience training.
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Activity: The Italian Greyhound needs regular walks, just playing and their daily walk should be enough exercise for them.
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Life Span: The Italian Greyhound lives an average life of 14-16 years.
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Litter Size: The Italian Greyhound has an average litter of 3-5 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Italian Greyhound originated in Greece or Turkey.
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Brief History: The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the family of gazehounds (dogs that hunt by sight). The breed is believed to have originated more than 2,000 years ago in the Mediterranean basin, possibly in the countries now known as Greece and Turkey.
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