Italian Greyhound
- Group 10: Greyhounds
- Section 3: Short-haired Sighthounds
- Without working trial
Italian Greyhound
32-38 cm
Max. 5 kg
The Italian Greyhound is a recognized by the FCI Italian breed (FCI Group 10, Section 3, Standard No. 200).
Origin and History
It is an old Italian race, which could originate as many Mediterranean sighthounds of Egyptian Greyhound Tesem. He came from Egypt to Greece and from there to Rome and was the favorite dog of the patricians. In the 14th century, this chime is spread throughout Europe and found in all the courts of Europe aficionados, among others, Frederick II, King of Prussia. Johann Gottfried Schadow had immortalized this preference in a statuette of the king with the dogs.
Description
The Italian Greyhound has in refined form all the features of the great greyhound. At a size of 32 cm to 38 cm, it is difficult to 5 kg. This dog is very graceful and elegant, it has short, fine, soft, silky hair with the colors black, gray, slate gray and yellow (it. isabella ) in all possible nuances. Two-Tone Wind chimes are approved in the U.S. (AKC ) and England ( KC), but not in the FCI standard. The latter tolerated only white markings on chest and feet.
Use
This cheerful, intelligent dog is a good companion dog at higher temperatures. It is used rarely in dog racing. Some wind chimes have great temperament.
Attitude
Italian Greyhounds are sophisticated in attitude. You need to behave just spout / employment.