Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a miniature sighthound originally bred for small-game hunting, now mostly a companion breed. Elegant, affectionate, and energetic in short bursts, but happy to rest most of the day.
Weight
3–6 kg
Height at withers
33–38 cm
Life expectancy
14–15 years
Size
small
Activity
moderate
Shedding
low
Barking tendency
moderate
Apartment friendly
Yes, well suited to apartment living with regular short walks
Care
Minimal grooming, but needs a coat in cold weather due to the thin, undercoat-free fur. Fragile bones — protect from jumping off furniture and falls. Regular dental care.
Health
Patellar luxation, fractures of the thin leg bones, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, dental issues, progressive retinal atrophy
Coat
Short, smooth, no undercoat
Travel
Small enough to fit in an under-seat cabin carrier on many airlines; check the combined dog+carrier weight limit
Carrier size
XS-S soft carrier
Harness size
XS-S, a harness is strongly preferred over a collar
Leash
A lightweight leash with a soft harness — the breed's neck and trachea are sensitive, a collar is not recommended
Airline cabin travel
usually allowed
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.