| The Italian Greyhound is known in its native land as | | | | cold. He probably is best kept in warmer climates. |
| Picooli Levrieri Italiani. It is an ancient breed that looks | | | | The Italian Greyhound is affectionate, cheerful and |
| like a miniature version of the Greyhound with all the | | | | intelligent. Avoid rowdy dogs and children when housing |
| talents of the bigger Greyhound. | | | | the Italian Greyhound. Older children should be taught |
| The ancestors of the Italian Greyhound probably came | | | | not to try and carry around the Italian Greyhound. He is |
| from Egypt, Turkey and Greece, where they later | | | | definitely not a pocket puppy breed, or one that enjoys |
| found favor with medieval European royalty. The Italian | | | | being carried around. He is not known as a watchdog, |
| Greyhound became popular in southern Europe, | | | | although the bark of this breed sounds like a much |
| especially in Italy, during the sixteenth century and | | | | larger dog. The Italian Greyhound is often timid around |
| eventually won the hearts of queens and princesses | | | | strangers. When properly introduced to visitors the |
| throughout Europe. This tin, personable miniaturization | | | | Italian Greyhound warms up quickly. |
| of the Greyhound probably was bred purposely as a | | | | The Italian Greyhound has an elegant beauty that |
| lady's companion but later gained a reputation for | | | | pleases the eyes of those who meet this charming |
| having sufficient speed, endurance, and determination | | | | little dog. He stands about 13 inches tall and weighs |
| for coursing small game. | | | | about 8 pounds. He is quite similar to the Greyhound |
| The Italian Greyhound loves to run in pursuit of small | | | | only smaller. The Italian Greyhound has a single coat |
| game or just for the fun of it. Exercise requirements | | | | that is fine and lies flat. It is seen in almost every color |
| can be met by long walks, backyard games and play. | | | | pattern and hue much like the Greyhound. |
| Current function of the Italian Greyhound is mainly just | | | | Grooming |
| as a classic companion pet, although the Italian | | | | As you might guess grooming requirements of the |
| Greyhound has sporting qualities. He is equally at home | | | | Italian Greyhound are quite minimal. The coat is easily |
| in the comfort of apartment living and a soft bed as he | | | | taken care of by regular, daily attention with velvet pad |
| is seen speeding across a yard or field in pursuit of | | | | or a piece of silk. Equipment needed is a hound glove, |
| imaginary or real game. | | | | velvet glove or pad. Bathe this breed in a good-quality |
| The Italian Greyhound has virtually no fat insulation on | | | | protein shampoo. Use a purifying shampoo and mask |
| its body which does make him a little more sensitive | | | | on occasions or a condition to enhance the gleam of |
| cold. His tiny size and scant, slick coat does not help in | | | | the coat. |
| this area, but also adds to this dog's sensitivity to the | | | | |