Welcome to the Italian Greyhound Breed Archive, a place for Italian Greyhound lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
Creators of The Breed Archive
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.
The Finnish Lapphund Breed Archive has been a fantastic resource for breeders worldwide. This database has become an essential part of Lappie breeding in Australia.