Imaginative, funny, and affectionate, this small hound loves living in the lap of luxury.
Vital Stats
Height: 13 to 15 inches at shoulder
Weight: 6 to 15 pounds (most average about 8 pounds)
Coat: short and satiny
Life span: 14 to 15 years
Summary
The Italian Greyhound was a favorite companion of noble women in the Middle Ages, especially in Italy. But this small hound was more than a lap dog, having the speed, endurance, and determination to hunt small game.
These days, he’s a family dog whose beauty and athleticism is admired in the show ring and in obedience, agility, and rally competitions. Full Italian Greyhound profile on DogTime.com
| Affectionate with family: |  (5.0 / 5) |
| Apartment appropriate: | (5.0 / 5) |
| Easy to groom: | (5.0 / 5) |
| Sensitivity: |  (4.0 / 5) |
| Wanderlust: |  (3.0 / 5) |
| Friendly toward strangers: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Heat Tolerance: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Intelligence: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Dog friendly: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Amount of shedding: |  (2.0 / 5) |
| Mouthiness: | (2.0 / 5) |
| Potential for weight gain: |  (1.0 / 5) |
| Drooling potential: | (1.0 / 5) |
| Average: |  (3.1 / 5) |
