Appearance: True Greyhound in miniature (ideally 13-15 inches). More slender, but equal grace/elegance. Sleek, curving lines of coursing hounds. Long, fine-boned legs are distinguishing feature. Often called IG.
Traits & Characteristics: Alert, playful, highly affectionate toy companion. Combines lapdog attentiveness with complexity of ancient hounds. Bred as doting companions/jesters; refuse to be ignored, prefer laps/beds. True sighthounds, will bolt after prey. Need care in cold weather.
Origins: Italy (ancient breed, popular with nobility).
Small
Female: 7
Male: 14
14-15 years
