Italian Greyhound
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Italian Greyhounds were popular companions among Renaissance nobility and were often painted by famous artists.
Small, elegant sighthound, the miniature version of the Greyhound. Affectionate, sensitive, and playful.
🏷️ Breed
Italian Greyhound
💭 Temperament
Affectionate, sensitive, playful, alert, gentle
📏 Size
Small (3-6 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-15 years
🎨 Colors
All colors — black, blue, fawn, red, cream, white
🌍 Origin
Italy, ancient times (over 2000 years old)
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — excellent for apartments; sensitive to cold
🍽️ Diet
Quality small-breed dog food; appropriate portions
✓ FCI Group
Group 10
✓ FCI Section
Sighthounds
✓ FCI Number
200