Italian Greyhound – History Information
The breed originated in the countries known today as Greece and Turkey. Learn more about the history and origin of the Italian Greyhound dog.
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The Italian Greyhound IGs are Greyhounds in miniature—more slender, but a Greyhound’s equal in grace and elegance. Standing ideally 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder, they present the sleek, curving lines common to all coursing hounds. Distinguishing features are the long, fine-boned legs.
The breed originated in the countries known today as Greece and Turkey. Learn more about the history and origin of the Italian Greyhound dog.
The movement of an Italian Greyhound dog breed should be high-stepping, smooth, and free, exuding grace and elegance at all times.
The exquisite Italian Greyhound is a smaller version of the Greyhound and makes a watchful, playful, and devoted toy companion dog.
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I decided to go through the Italian Greyhound standard and make a comment or two about each point, especially the sections that seem a little unclear to some. Here is the result:
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