There are few things I enjoy about rising before the sun and crawling out of my warm, snugly covers in the morning, but when I stumble into the family room to open the cage that 'unleashes my hound,' I'm greeted with a wagging tail and a heated...

The Italian Greyhound (also known as the "Iggy") is a toy dog. They have an appearance that's similar to the regular Greyhound. The breed is assumed to have first came into existence in ancient times over 6,000 years ago where they were initia...

Are you a fan of dogs? Then you are sure to love Italian Greyhounds! Let me give you a quick over view of this fantastic breed. You may actually know this breed by the name "Iggy" or simply an "IG" but both refer to the Italian Greyhound! These b...

The Italian Greyhound (nicknamed the "Iggy" or "IG" for short) is a smaller version of their more popular cousin in the standard Greyhound and features a non-shedding coat that comes in a wide variety of colours. Similarly to their cousin, the br...

Breed Description The Italian Greyhound is a little dog that is considered to be the smallest of the sight hounds. They usually weigh between 8-18 pounds, and stands around 13-15 inches at the withers. Although they are classified under the to...

We have two Italian Greyhounds (affectionately referred to as IG's). Dixie was two when we brought Yankee home. I read that IG's are happier with another animal and thought that another IG would be half as much trouble and twice as much fun. After...

// The Italian Greyhound is meant for a quiet apartment or home. She does not do well with loud, rough children as her bones can be brittle as a puppy and she is delicate in both body and mind. She is a good watch dog and loves her family. She c...

The Italian Greyhound is a hound of diminutive size that has become the darling of the apartment dwellers in many large cities. Today It is often pictured in the arms of fashion models or carried by movie stars wearing fancy jeweled coats and coll...

Housebreaking Italian Greyhounds is not that much different than any other dog, but there are some key differences you need to pay attention to. With their popularity growing every year, here are some tips to help you. These dogs have a bloodline ...

Temperament: Here we see an eager and affectionate dog, which is intelligent and well mannered. This dog will want to please their owner, and are very sensitive to the tone of voice used. The Italian Greyhound does not respond well to harsh negati...