Shadedmoon Italian Greyhounds
Think Twice
The following points are made in my own opinion, there are
always exceptions and everyone has differing ideas on the types of
lifestyle or environment suitable for Italian greyhounds. This page has
been added as there has been an increase in the number of Italian
greyhounds needing rehoming, some due to owner expectations differing
from the needs of the Italian greyhound.
If you want an all weather dog?
Italian Greyhounds feel the cold and need appropriate coats
in cold or wet weather
If you are very houseproud?
Italian greyhounds can be difficult to housetrain
If you have lively or boisterous children or dogs?
Italian greyhounds do not like being roughly treated or
handled and can suffer from leg breaks
If you like dogs that quietly lie at your feet?
Italian greyhounds like to be cuddled up on the sofa next
to you
If you like to have your dog off lead in many situations?
Italian greyhounds have high prey and chase drive and this
can override their safety concerns.
If you expect a dog that is cheap to maintain?
What you save in grooming fees can easily be spent in
dental treatments.
If you expect a great obedience dog?
Italian greyhounds are not always happy to endlessly repeat
training exercises.
If you don’t believe in gentle training methods?
Italian greyhounds do not respond well to jerking, pushing
or harsh methods of training.
If you are not prepared to support your dog for life?
An Italian greyhound can live to 16 years or more