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Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound
Alternative names
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Country of origin
Italy
Classification
FCI:Group 10 Section 3
AKC:Toy
ANKC:Group 1 (Toys)
CKC:Group 5 - Toys
KC(UK):Toy
NZKC:Toy
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog, specifically a member of the sight hound family and member of the toy group.

The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds, typically weighing in between 3 - 5 kgs. They look like miniature Greyhounds. The Italian Greyhound is considered a good companion dog, as they are very affectionate.