Italian Greyhound FAQs
Is an Italian Greyhound ideal for a first-time dog owner?
Italian Greyhounds make an excellent choice for first-time or inexperienced dog owners due to their moderate exercise requirements and suitability for apartment life.
Plus, small dogs are almost always easier to handle than bigger dogs.
As long as you have some spare time to give them some love – owning an Italian Greyhound will be relatively easy.
Since they are so small, their activity needs can be met in your backyard, making them great pets for the elderly, as well as small children.
Do Italian Greyhounds suffer from separation anxiety?
It’s not recommended to leave an Italian Greyhound alone for long periods of time unless you have other dogs to keep them company.
This breed is highly social, and sensitive, and requires a whole lot of attention, so being left alone all day will often result in your poor pup getting separation anxiety.
Are Italian Greyhounds hypoallergenic dogs?
Wondering if Italian Greyhounds are good for people with dog allergies?
In short, yes! When compared to other dog breeds, Italian Greyhounds are less likely to cause your allergies to flare up thanks to their super short-haired coat and lack of shedding.
However, before deciding to become an owner, it’s always best to spend some time around one to make sure you don’t have a reaction.
Will an Italian Greyhound need professional grooming?
Italian Greyhounds tend to be low maintenance, requiring only minimal grooming.
So if you’re not a fan of cutting hair or vacuuming the floors every day, you’re in luck!
The Italian Greyhound dog breed typically has short, smooth hair, and odour problems are pretty rare, so they don’t need a bath too often (unless you let them roll around in the mud!)
With that being said, you will need to trim their nails weekly and brush their teeth twice a week at least.
