Ask Annabel - Italian Greyhounds!

Italian Greyhounds are so awesome so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Italian Greyhound is a slender, fine-boned little dog."
#2. "The nose is black or brown depending on the color of the dog's coat."
#3. "The teeth meet in a scissors bite."
#4. "The medium sized eyes are dark."
#5. "The small ears fold back along the head, and when the dog is alert they angle to the right."
#6. "The long neck is arched."
#7. "The chest is deep and narrow."
#8. "The front legs are straight."
#9. "The long, low-set tail is thin, tapering to a point."
#10. "The short, glossy coat comes in all colors, including gray, slate gray, red, fawn, blue, black, white or cream. The dogs can be white with color markings or color with white markings on the chest and feet. A flecked version also exists but are not accepted in all countries. Brindle and black and tan are not accepted into the AKC show ring."
#11. "The Italian Greyhound is playful, keen, affectionate, intelligent, and kind-mannered."
#12. "Generally submissive and want nothing more than to please their owners."
#13. "They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline."
#14. "Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority."
#15. "Can be reserved with strangers, socialize well."
#16. "Adult dogs are not as fragile as they may appear."
#17. "Generally they are not difficult to train provided their handler is consistent with them."
#18. "They do best in a quiet household, although they do get along well with children and other dogs and cats, so long as the humans around them display leadership."
#19. "Italian Greyhounds are very dependent and peaceful."
#20. "This dog needs you to be his pack leader."
#21. "Dogs who are babied, and over protected will be snappish if they are frightened."
#22. "Can be difficult to housebreak."
#23. "This breed is extremely fast, very active and is able to climb."
#24. "Height: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm.)"
#25. "Weight: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg.)"
"Note: There are two weight varieties: 8 pounds (4 kg.) maximum, and over 8 pounds (4 kg.)."
#26. "The Italian Greyhound is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. They are sensitive to cold weather. Owners will often put a shirt on them."
#27. "Italian Greyhounds are active little dogs who need a good, daily walk. In addition, they love to run free and play. Be sure to make them heel on the lead. Dogs not only have an instinct to migrate daily, but to have a leader leading the way. Humans should enter and exit all door and gateways before the dog. In order for your dog to fully respect your authority you need to be their leader rather than the other way around."
#28. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/italiangreyhound.htm
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