Yes, the Italian Greyhound is a good dog breed to own if you are allergic to dogs.
No, the Italian Greyhound dog breed doesn't bark very much.
The Italian Greyhounds were dogs of royalty. The dogs can be traced back to Mary, Queen of Scots.
The Italian Greyhound is a large breed of dog. These dogs stand nearly 12 inches in height, but only weighs about 20 pounds.
Yes, the Italian Greyhound dogs are prone to skin infections.
Yes, all Italian Greyhound dogs are prone to ear infections.
Yes, the Italian Greyhound dogs are very prone to eye infections.
Most of the Italian Greyhound dogs have a dark brown eye color.
Definitely not, as the Italian Greyhound is a small and fragile breed of dog. All guide dogs had to be medium or large. Imagine how awkward and inconvenient it is for a visually impaired person to be holding the harness of a dog that does not even reach his knees! The Italian Greyhound also does not have the desirable temperament to be a guide dog. It can be hard to train, shy and emotionally sensitive to changes. Besides, the Italian Greyhound shows strong instincts to chase anything moving, which is an unacceptable behaviour for a guide dog.
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The Italian Greyhound is an ancient breed. A 6000 year old Egyptian tomb shows dogs similar to the Italian Greyhound. They are also depicted on decorative Mediterranean art of 2000 years ago. The dogs became popular with noblemen during the Renaissance. A small Greyhound type dog was found in an ancient lava flow in the city of Pompeii, which is the ruined and partially buried Roman town-city near the modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania. In the sixteenth century, like the Greyhound, this breed was brought to Europe by the Phoenicians civilization, and became popular with European nobility. James I of England, Catherine the Great of Russia, Anne of Denmark and Queen Victoria, all owned Italian Greyhounds. During the 1700's Frederick the Great of Prussia took one of these little dogs to war with him, and he buried the dog himself when it died at the Sands Souci Palace. It was Frederick's dyeing wish that he be buried next to his dog so on the 205th anniversary of his death, on 17 August 1991, Frederick's family transferred his remains to Sans Souci, and placed them beside his little Italian Greyhound. In the 19th century an African chieftain liked the dogs so much that he offered 200 cattle in exchange for a single Italian Greyhound. The Italian Greyhound was recognized by the AKC in 1886.
She has an Italian grey hound :/
An Italian Greyhound owner is typically someone who values companionship and enjoys an active lifestyle, as these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation. They likely appreciate the breed's affectionate nature and elegant appearance, making them ideal for those who enjoy a close bond with their pets. Additionally, they may have a preference for small dogs that thrive in indoor settings, as Italian Greyhounds adapt well to apartment living. Overall, they are often patient and attentive individuals who can meet the breed's unique needs.