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ITALIAN GREYHOUND

Characteristics, care, health & breeder listings below.

 

 

Italian Greyhound

 

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AKC Height: Ideally 13 inches to 15 inches.  Color: Any color and markings are acceptable except for brindle and the typical black-and-tan markings. 

 

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Basic Requirements: Italian Greyhounds need a moderate amount of room to exercise. Weekly brushing is sufficient to control slight shedding. IG's become cold easily and a sweater will help them keep warm in cold weather. 

 
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Temperament: Italian Greyhounds are affectionate family dogs. They can be quite active and playful. They usually bark when a stranger comes to the door, but they are not aggressive. 

 
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Health (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is around 14 years. Watch for epilepsy, leggs-perthes, luxating patellas, hypothyroidism, PRA

 
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Rescue / Italian Greyhound breeders 

 

Italian Greyhound Club of America, Inc

www.italiangreyhound.org

 

Cuchulain Kennels

Kim Gingles, USA

http://www.krgitaliangreyhounds.com

 

K-Rock Italian Greyhounds

Susan Eicher, USA

www.k-rockigs.com

 

Villani Italian Greyhounds

Circe Henderson, USA

www.villaniig.com

 

Pikop's Italian Greyhounds

Judith Pikop, USA

http://www.italian-greyhounds.com/

 

Bella Kennels
Francine Hicks, USA
 http://users.adelphia.net/~bellaken/ig-index.html

 

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Owner/Handler: Judith Pikop

 

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Owner: Susan Eicher   Handler: Michelle Paulin-Brown

 

 

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