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| Italian Greyhound | ||||||||||||
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| FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC |
The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog, specifically a member of the sight hound family and member of the toy group.
The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sight hounds, typically weighing in between 3 - 5 kgs. They look like miniature Greyhounds. The Italian Greyhound is considered a good companion dog, as they are very affectionate.