Italian Greyhound for sale in the Netherlands

The Italian Greyhound is an exceptionally fine small sighthound with explosive speed, strong family bonds and significant risk of leg fractures and dental disease. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.

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Characteristics

Origin: Italy
Height: 32–38 cm
Weight: Approximately 3.5–5 kg
Life expectancy: 12–15 years
Coat: Very short, fine and smooth. Brush gently and protect from cold
Energy: High: long daily walks and regular secure sprinting
Character: Sensitive, calm indoors, independent, athletic and prey-driven
Suitable for: Experienced sighthound homes with extensive secure running space

Background and temperament

The breed was developed in Italy as an exceptionally fine small sighthound with explosive speed, strong family bonds and significant risk of leg fractures and dental disease. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Use a long line outside wildlife-free fenced land, practise muzzle use and calm handling and manage contact with small animals carefully. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.

Exercise and daily care

Combine calm long walks with short secure sprints and protect thin skin and powerful muscles from cold, collisions and overly fast conditioning. Coat care is: Very short, fine and smooth. Brush gently and protect from cold. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request patella, ECVO and cardiac assessment and family records on leg fractures, Legg-Calvé-Perthes, epilepsy, alopecia, teeth and thyroid disease. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.