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Italian Greyhound
General Appearance
A greyhound in miniature, more slender in all proportions.
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Elegant, graceful and quick moving
Temperament
Intelligent, affectionate and vivacious; may appear aloof.
Head and Skull
Skull long, flat and narrow, slight stop. Muzzle fine and long. Nose dark in colour.
Eyes
Rather large, bright; full of expression
Ears
Rose-shaped, placed well back, soft and fine, not pricked.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth even.
Neck
Long, gracefully arched.
Forequarters
Shoulders long and sloping. Legs straight; well set under shoulders; fine, strong bone and pasterns.
Body
Chest deep and narrow. Good length of rib and brisket. Back slightly arched over loin.
Hindquarters
Long, well muscled thigh: hind legs parallel when viewed from behind; well bent stifle, hocks well let down.
Tail
Low-set, long, fine, carried low
Gait
High-stepping and free action. Front and hindlegs to move forward in a straight line with propulsion from behind.
Coat
Skin fine and supple. Hair, short, fine and glossy.
Colour
Black, blue, cream, fawn, red, white, or any of these colours broken with white. White dogs may be broken with one of these colours. Black or blue with tan markings, or brindle not acceptable.
Size
Ideal Height: 32-38cms (12½-15 ins) at withers. Ideal Weight 3.6-4.5 kgs (8-10 lbs). Overall type and elegance essential.
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Light
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
