Other Names
Piccolo Levrieri Italiani, Iggy

Origin
Italy, Ancient Times.

Use Today
Companion

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 13-15 years of age

Weight & Height
6 to 10 pounds & 12 to 15 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Breeds bones are fragile and can suffer breaks easily, Autoimmune disease, hypothyroidism, Legg-Perthes disease, luxating patellas

Physical Description
small, slender and finely boned. A long narrow head. folded ears, deep chest, and tapering, curved tail.

Temperment
This breed is bashful but is loving & playful with the family. They may be reserved with strangers. This breed is quite sensitive to verbal yelling and they need gentle owner. These little greyhounds are good with children & other pets

Living Conditions
This breed will do ok in an apartment. The do best in warmer climates

Grooming
Brush & massage coat with damp cloth twice a week. Bath only occasionally

Exercise
Low Activity Level. Walk twice daily..

Coat Texture
Short, smooth coat

Coat Colors
Cream, Fawn, Blue or Black with or without white

Puppies
3-5 pups per litter.

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club