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The Italian Greyhound is a lovable and very playful dog. They love romping around with the family and the kids. They participate in many events for shows and competitions, doing well in lure coursing, conformation, obedience and agility. They particularly enjoy competing in agility events. When they are not working, they love relaxing in as many ways as they can.
The Italian Greyhound loves lounging on the couch or in bed with their master. If bed is where they choose to be, you will most likely find them under the covers cuddling next to you. They will wait patiently for you to pick the covers up so they can crawl underneath them, but if you don't, they will figure out how to sneak under by themselves. If it's not yet bedtime, you'll probably find them lying on the couch wherever their people are. As much as they love lying in bed under the covers, they are not the type of dog to go there on their own if you are on the couch. They love being where you are. [...]
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Getting a new dog is a big step that involves a lot of responsibility, especially if it's going to be an indoor dog. They are many things the indoor dog must be taught and housebreaking them is one of the first tasks when you bring your dog home. Some dogs become housebroken very easily while others take longer to housebreak. Just like children, each dog is different and learns at a different pace.
The Italian Greyhound usually takes longer to housebreak than other breeds of dogs. Previous owners of the Italian Greyhound will tell you that it takes a lot of patience, understanding and consistency to get this dog housebroken. Consistency is the most important part in housebreaking them. Do not expect to have your Italian Greyhound housebroken in less than 3 weeks. It often takes much longer, however. You will have to expect an occasional accident during the housebreaking, but with consistency, most accidents can be prevented. [...]
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The Italian Greyhound is a dog that has relatively good health without any real major health problems. The one health issue that this dog does have is with their teeth. Dental problems are the one health issue that affects the Italian Greyhound the most. Many people don't realize how important it is to keep their dog's teeth clean. Many vets feel that failure to properly care for the teeth of the Italian Greyhound can shorten their life span as well as cause infections. [...]
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The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog similar to the Greyhound, only much smaller. Unlike the greyhound, however, they don't have the tolerance to inclement weather that the greyhound does. Most dogs have body coat and hair that adjust to the weather. Many dog owners will put their dogs outside year round with the belief that the dog gets a winter and summer coat to adjust to the temperature variances. This is not necessarily the case with the Italian Greyhound. [...]
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The Italian Greyhound is a beautiful and unique little dog. While they are a small dog, they are very sturdy and can withstand a lot. As is the case with most dogs, they do have their share of bad habits. While these bad habits are not usually enough to deter someone from getting this wonderful dog for a pet, they are things you should be aware of before committing yourself to this dog. [...]
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The Italian Greyhound is a great dog to own and one that is a lot of fun to have around. You better be prepared to give it a lot of attention, as these dogs are very possessive of your time. They thrive on being the center of attention at all times. This, of course, is not always possible, but the Italian Greyhound will continue to try to be the boss and does not take kindly to being put down by its owner. They do not like being ignored either and will often become destructive if they are ignored or feel they are being ignored. It's very important to show this dog on day #1 who is the boss and hopefully this will be you and not the dog! [...]
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The Italian Greyhound is a very active and talented dog that performs with excellence in the show ring. The different events the Italian Greyhound competes in is conformation, obedience, agility, lurecoursing and racing.
Conformation is one of the first show events the Italian Greyhound competes in. Conformation involves how the dog looks in comparison to how the breed standards feel she should look. They have to stay with in the colors that are customary for the Italian Greyhound and their bodies need to be proportioned exactly as the standard. They also compete in the obedience. Although obedience is an event in itself, it works alongside of the conformance because the dog has to behave well for the judge or he will be disqualified. [...]
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The Italian Greyhound needs exercise just like any other dog. They may not need as much exercise as a large breed of dog, they exercise is still important for their overall well being as well as keeping them from becoming overweight. They are a very active dog running around the house, but still need regular exercise. There is no greater pleasure you can give your Italian Greyhound than taking them for a walk around the neighborhood. They are very sensitive to the cold weather so either walk them on warm days or have them wear a sweater. They may be laughed at by the neighbors, but it will keep them warm and prevent them getting sick. Remember how they love to chase animals so always keep them on a leash and don't expect a fence to keep them in your yard. They are great jumpers. [...]
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The Italian Greyhound is sometimes called IG or Iggy as a shortened version of Italian Greyhound. The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds.
The Italian Greyhound has been depicted in paintings by many famous artists such as Giotto, Velasquez and Pisanello. One example is the portrait of Catherine the Great by Pisanello, which shows her with an Italian Greyhound. [...]
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Getting an Italian Greyhound is a big decision, just as it would be with any dog. Before you decide to get this dog, however, you should be prepared to devote a lot of time to your dog as the Italian Greyhound is a very demanding, sometimes spoiled dog, that loves to be the center or your attention at all times.
After deciding on the Italian Greyhound as your breed of choice, your next decision will be if you want to give a home to an older dog or start with a puppy. If you are unfamiliar with this particular breed, I suggest you get a small puppy. Although puppies are a real handful, they are easier to train and work with when their little than an older dog that has some habits already set in their personality. This is especially true with this breed, which is already known for being stubborn. [...]
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