Welcome to the Italian Greyhound Breed Archive, a place for Italian Greyhound lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
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About
Country of origin: Italy Breed group: Sighthounds - Group 10 (FCI); Toy Group (AKC, KC)
Facts
Size: small Coat: short, fine, silky Colour: various colours Life expectancy: 14-15 years
Characteristics
Playful and affectionate with an elegant appearance but with lots of energy and the need for training, especially house-training.
From the ancient world
Small greyhounds that resemble today's IGs are found in pictorials in Pompeii and mummified remains have been found in Egypt, dating back over 2000 years.