We insure a lot of Italian Greyhounds and love it when people send in pictures for us to share. They are fun and loyal dogs, who don't know their own small size.
Since it is Pet Dental Health Month at Embrace, I thought it would be appropriate to feature a toy dog breed because of the tendency to have dental issues in the smaller dogs.
From our Pet Health Center:
Grooming couldn't be easier: an occasional soft brushing to keep shedding from becoming a problem, along with keeping the nails trimmed and the ears clean, and you're done.
Training is another story. While they're tractable and loving people-magnets, they're also stubborn and a bit defiant – and very creative at showing their displeasure. Unlike some very small dogs nipping and barking aren't big problems, but housetraining definitely is. Use gentle, consistent training and establish acceptable routines from the very beginning, or you might find yourself with a problem.
Italian Greyhounds are also prone to a number of health issues, including oral health issues and broken leg bones (they dont' know spindly their own legs are!)
Here's a summary of other issues affecting IGs:
Has your Italian Greyhound had any of these health issues?
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