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Breed Standards for
the Italian Greyhound |
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General Appearance: |
Essentially a slender miniature Greyhound, the Italian
Greyhound is exceptionally elegant and graceful.
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Head: |
Long, narrow head, slight stop, small folded ears |
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Coat: |
Short, fine hair. |
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Size: |
Height is roughly 13 – 15 inches and weight 6 – 10 pounds. |
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Color: |
Black, blue, cream, fawn and red. |
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Temperament: |
It
is extremely gentle and sensitive. Reserved, often timid,
with strangers |
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