Italian Greyhounds

Italian greyhounds are a small breed of sight hound. The breed is believed to be thousands of years old, and originated in regions that are now the modern countries of Turkey and Greece. Though the dogs most likely occupied Italy before the first century, AD, their name derives from their extreme popularity as a companion breed during the Italian Renaissance. Italian greyhounds have served historically as a companion breed, perhaps from their time of origin and certainly by the first century, AD. The breed has long been favored by royalty; the Roman emperor Nero and a great number of European kings and queens have been known for owning Italian greyhounds. Though they most often serve as companion dogs, Italian greyhounds have also been used to hunt rodents and other small animals. The Italian greyound is a miniature greyhound, and resembles its larger counterpart in many ways. Like the greyhound, the breed is known for its rapid acceleration and thin stature. However, though Italian greyhounds are able to run remarkably quickly, they are not as suited to racing as greyhounds. On average, Italian greyhounds weigh 8-18 lbs and are 13-15 inches high. Italian greyhounds have thin, short, glossy coats; deep, narrow chests; long, thin necks and heads; and thin but strong and sloped hind legs. Italian greyhounds' colorations vary significantly by individual due to the age and widespread use and breeding of the breed. Individual Italian greyhounds may be practically any color naturally seen in dogs. Many display somewhat large patches of fur that are entirely white. Italian greyhounds are quiet, affectionate, and gentle. They are very companionable and fare well in quiet households in which they may enjoy the company of people. However, they are often wary of and shy around strangers. Italian greyhounds are also very agile, athletic, and active; they require daily exercise, and love to run. They are highly responsive to the sight of potential prey, and many Italian greyhounds may abruptly take off after small animals when they are not supposed to. Though Italian greyhounds have very pleasant temperaments, they may not be suited to environments that include very young children or larger dogs, as the small size and delicate build of Italian greyhounds often make them fragile and prone to being hurt. Italian greyhounds should also be supervised in their physical activity, as they are inclined to overexert themselves while running and end up injuring themselves. Broken legs are a relatively common ailment of Italian greyhounds. Italian greyhounds have short coats that produce almost no odor and shed lightly to moderately. For this reason, they do not need to be groomed frequently. However, because their coats are short, it is advised that Italian greyhounds are gently wiped with a damp cloth after exposure to burrs, seeds, and dust, which may irritate their skin. Though their coats require very little maintenance, their teeth do not; it is recommended that each Italian greyhound's teeth are brushed daily, as the breed is prone to gum disease.

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