Iggys 101

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Don't let their size fool you: The Italian Greyhound, or Iggy, is built like a coursing hound and can run like one, too. Developed as the lap dogs of Italian aristocrats, they love snuggling as much as they love running. As much as they love kids, Iggys are delicate dogs, so teaching young children to be very gentle can help keep them safe. As with lean-bodied dogs, the Italian Greyhound tends to get cold easily and may spend most of the year in a sweater, happily.

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The grace and sweetness of a Greyhound in a portable package

Energy level
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Bark level
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Size
13 to 15 inches tall
Group Size Toy
Lifespan
14 to 15 years
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Weight
7 to 15 lbs
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Mature adult Iggy

6 years to 9 years

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Senior Iggy

10+ years

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Iggy puppy

0 to 6 months

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Young adult Iggy

7 months to 5 years

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Mature adult Iggy

6 years to 9 years

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10+ years

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0 to 6 months

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7 months to 5 years

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Italian Greyhound funfact

Italian Greyhounds can be seen in the paintings of the Italian Renaissance masters, owing to their popularity among the wealthy.

Italian Greyhound coat care and colors

Coat care couldn't be easier for Iggys. They simply require regular brushing to remove loose fur and nail trims and baths as needed.

Iggy exercise & training

Loves walks

Exercise level

While they love a good sprint in a safe, enclosed area, the Italian Greyhound will do fine with regular walks.

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Trainability

Italian Greyhounds are able to wrap their people around their tiny paws. Whether they do or not is up to the level of consistent, positive training they get. Because they tend to be shy, early socialization is a must.

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