I would like to know more about miniature greyhounds

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Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 1/14/2004
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They are also known as "Italian Greyhounds." From what I know these are very delicate dogs. Their bones are fine and therefore break easily. His coat is short and glossy. It requires little grooming except to rub silk on him daily to keep him a shining like a "porcelain model." The colors are black, blue, cream, fawn, red, and white or any of these colors broken with white. Breeders have to steer a fine line between producing a slightly coarse animal or an all to delicate one. He does not take kindly to cold weather. He is not suited to life in an energetic family household,until children are old enough to understand the problems of his lightweight stature. He is about 25.5 cm high at the withers and weighs about 3 kg so there is not much of him. He is an intelligent dog too. Hope this helps and good luck! Tanisha

Answer by jeff
Submitted on 11/8/2005
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Itailian greyhounds every thing said above is true except having to spray oil on them daily,yes you have to but maybe once a month. The one thing that you need to keep in mind is that they (IG's a very difficult to potty train it takes alot of time, but once they are house broke they great. as for the cold some people have litter box trained their IG's Please keep in mind that their are alot of back yard breeders. Never buy a IG from a pet store.The best thing to do is go on line and get in touch with one of the Italian Greyhound rescue people and ask them for good breeders in your area.I learned this the hard way I purchased a IG from a pet store and 2 years latter he died on the operating table.How these dogs are breed is very important.They are very lovable want to sleep with you. hope this helps..

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Question by Sarah Steinmeyer
Submitted on 12/11/2003
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I would like to know more about miniature greyhounds

Answer by trish
Submitted on 3/14/2004
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you are probably refering to a WHIPPET. They are very sturdy and make excellent pets. Have a very quiet nature, don't bark excessively and are very expensive.

Answer by Brad Lynch
Submitted on 5/18/2004
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Italian Greyhound is the dog we are talking about. I bought one, and it is expensive too. Probably not one of the most expensive though. Very intelligent, social, and loves people and other animals more than I have seen another animal do so in my life. Loves my cat too.

Answer by ObsidianMoon
Submitted on 8/11/2004
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What is the main difference between a whippet and an Italian GreyHound? I am in the state of Florida by Orlando. Temperatures on the Hotside of 102 because of humidity. I have a 8 year old daughter and a 11 year old son. A 1.5 year doberman/german shepard mix and a 4.2 year terrier/??? mix. Would this be a good choice for a dog, or do you think it would be not suited for the environment?

Answer by KARMA
Submitted on 1/25/2005
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Answer by Scott B
Submitted on 9/15/2005
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For more information about Italian Greyhounds, please see the following websites: http://www.italiangreyhound.org/ To adopt an Italian Greyhound see: Nationwide... http://www.igcarescue.org/ Nebraska and surrounding areas... http://members.petfinder.org/~NE44/index.html

Answer by lincolnigs
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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Please also check out the information about IGs at: http://members.petfinder.org/~NE44/index.html

Answer by Rose
Submitted on 10/11/2005
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I have a question.... We just bought a MINI. greyhound, we are just having problems on a name... does anyone have any nice names.... he's blue with white.

Answer by mookie
Submitted on 12/9/2005
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i have a 22 wk old mini. greyhound, i would like to know why in the world do these dogs stay sniffing all the time. its like her nose is glued to the floor lol. please let me know tyvm

Answer by Genemhaddock@aol.com
Submitted on 6/1/2006
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The dog I am trying to find out about is a very small greyhound, a miniature of the whippet. Weights about 10 to 15 pounds at the most. Would appreciate it if anyone knows more about them.

Answer by 67ur7uur
Submitted on 12/27/2006
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I was wondering how big these so called "miniature" greyhounds grow. I was thinking of purchasing one myself. I live in a small home that would only oblige me to having a small dog.

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