Italian Greyhound
A tiny, graceful sighthound that loves warmth, comfort and its people, with bursts of joyful speed.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Klein
- Skouerhoogte
- 32–38 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 3.5–5 kg · Tewe 3–5 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 30–60 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Gladhaar, kort
- Kleure
- Swart, Grys, Blou, Isabella
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap, Jag op sig
- Land van oorsprong
- Italië
- FCI
- Groep 10, nr. 200 · Windhonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 2/5 – Laag |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Blaf | 2/5 – Laag |
| Verharing | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 3/5 – Matig |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 1/5 – Baie laag |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a small, quiet dog that loves cuddles
- live in a flat and are home often
- can keep a home warm and safe for a delicate dog
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have toddlers or very boisterous children
- want a sturdy dog for rough play
- are away for long hours
Versorging
Temperament
Affectionate and sensitive, the Italian Greyhound is devoted to its family and often shy with strangers. It enjoys play in short bursts and then settles quietly.
Oefening
Short daily walks plus chances to run in a small fenced area are enough. Many enjoy lure coursing and gentle agility.
Versorging
The very short coat needs only a weekly wipe. Daily tooth brushing is highly recommended given the breed's dental problems.
Opleiding
Gentle, positive methods work well; harsh corrections make it shut down. House training often takes extra patience, especially in cold or wet weather.
Gesondheid
Italian Greyhounds can break legs easily as youngsters and are prone to dental disease, kneecap problems, some eye conditions and occasionally epilepsy. Ask the breeder for eye and kneecap results on the parents.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Oogondersoek
- Knieskywe (patella)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
Small sighthounds of this type have been kept around the Mediterranean since antiquity, and the breed became a favourite of Italian and European nobility during the Renaissance. The FCI name is Italian Sighthound (Piccolo Levriero Italiano).
It is a light, elegant dog that loves comfort and close contact, often burrowing under blankets. Its slim legs can break in falls or jumps, especially in young dogs, so furniture heights and rough play need thought. It feels the cold and may resist going out in rain, which can slow house training.
Het jy geweet?
Frederick the Great of Prussia kept Italian Greyhounds and asked to be buried beside them at Sanssouci, a wish fulfilled in 1991.