Chinese name: ItalyGreyhounddog/Italian Greyhound/Italian Greyhound

with Greyhound Very similar, but Italian Greyhounds are much smaller and more elegant and nobler than Greyhounds.

Ancestors may have originated in Greece, Turkey and other Mediterranean regions in the Pharaoh era around 500 BC, and expanded to southern Europe in the Middle Ages. Greyhound bones have also been found in the remains of Pompeii, and dog mummies with similar images have also been found in ancient Egyptian coffins. The Italian Greyhound was widely loved by people, especially nobles, in medieval Europe, and was bred as a play dog. In fact, the heads used on the medallions are usually greyhounds, and the image of greyhounds can be found on the helmets of the French royal family and Henry VIII of England.

Grey has a friendly, understanding, and is the fastest of all dogsbreed, likes to chase the body, strong frame, stable stance, well-muscled and well-proportioned. He is also very caring and affectionate towards children.

Italian Greyhound Excellent sheepdog. Because of its slender size and sensitive nerves, it is a very good family dog. Usually it is smart, kind, and understanding. Because he likes to run, he should pay attention to exercise at ordinary times. It can be said to be a good hand for picking up the frisbee greyhound, because it likes to catch "running" things.

Because of the need for exercise, you should also pay attention to your diet. You can give some rewards after exercise, but not too much.

Greyhound is a dog that likes to run, but some greyhounds have inherited hip dysplasia, so it is very important to maintain the bones in peacetime and can be fed every day It eats a little nutritional paste to nourish the joints, add calcium, and so on.

For the amount of exercise, the greyhound needs more, so it is not suitable for young or old to raise, otherwise its amount of exercise is far from enough. Many people who specialize in exercising greyhounds use mechanical rabbits as bait for them to catch, so that they can get enough exercise, their body shape will be maintained, and they will look more elegant when running. You can also let it pick up the flying disc, or catch the flying disc. For this game, it will definitely enjoy it.

The beauty of the greyhound lies in its running posture. The breeder must give it enough food and adequate exercise.

Shoulder height 13~15 inches Head: narrow and long head, very pointed nose, Department is not obvious. The head is rather long, almost flat. The muzzle is long, slender and delicate. The nose is dark in color and may be black, brown or other colors that match the body color. Light-colored or partially tinted noses are defective. Scissors bite, severe mandibular protrusion or maxillary protrusion are all faults. Eyes are dark, bright, intelligent and medium in size. Light-colored eyes are defective. The ears are small and light; in the non-alert state, the ears are folded back to the head at an appropriate angle. Standing or button ears are serious defects.

Neck: Long, thin and well-arched. BODY: Moderate in length, well articulated; in profile, withers, curve of back and hindquarters lowered, forming an upward arch, the highest point of which is at the beginning of the loin. Chest: Deep and narrow. Tail: Slender, pointed at the end, curved. The length is just right to the hocks. The base of the tail is set low and the tail is set low. The curling tail is a serious defect, and the tail flicking is also a defect. Shoulders: Long and sloping. Forelegs: Long and straight, well set below shoulders; wrists strong and slender in bone. Feet: Feet are well arched (rabbit foot). Dewclaws can be removed. Hindquarters: The hindquarters are long and the thighs are well muscled; seen from behind, the two setbacks are parallel, the hocks are down, and the hind knees are well angled. The feet are the same as the forelimbs. Coat: The coat is fine and soft, short, smooth and soft to the touch, like satin. Color: Except for spots and tan markings (usually other breeds Colors with brown spots on a black background) are disqualified, any other color and markings are acceptable. Gait: The stride is large and unrestrained, with front and rear legs moving in a straight line.