Italian Greyhound Physical Appearance

Considering to get an Italian Greyhound Dog and want to know what is the general appearance of Italian Greyhound or what are the popular colours of an Italian Greyhound?

Learn more details about the colors, weight and height of Italian Greyhound Dogs from this page.


Italian Greyhound Appearance

Italian Greyhound Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Italian Greyhound, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if an Italian Greyhound would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Italian Greyhound: The Italian Greyhound Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Italian Greyhound:
  • 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)

  • Weight of Italian Greyhound:
  • 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)

    The Popular Colours of Italian Greyhound Dogs

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Gray
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow


Italian Greyhound Appearance

Italian Greyhound Information

Essentially a slender miniature greyhound, the Italian greyhound is exceptionally elegant and graceful. It embodies the same qualities that enable the full-sized greyhound to run at top speed using the double-suspension gallop: a curvaceous outline with a slight arch over the loin and good rear angulation. Its gait is high-stepping and free. The coat is short and glossy, like satin.

A sighthound in a small package, the Italian greyhound shares its larger relatives' characteristics. It loves to run and chase. It is extremely gentle and sensitive. Reserved, often timid, with strangers, it is devoted to its family and is good with children, and other dogs and pets. However, it can be easily injured by boisterous children and larger dogs.

What to do if you lose your Italian Greyhound

If your Italian Greyhound Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Call the local vets to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Italian Greyhound

If you find a Italian Greyhound Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.