Tuesday, November 15, 2011

A Succinct Overview Of Greyhound Traits

By Fabio DeMartino


Over time the Italian Greyhound's height has shrunken to a modest ten inches. Its' ancestors residing within the Italian palaces of the 1600's was medium in create but this breed has grown smaller over time.

It was inside the 1950's when the size of the dog began to stabilize and because then it has retained its form and structure which has grow to be the normal for modern times. The stabilized version of the Italian greyhound has an typical height of 13-15 inches.

The well bred breed has those typical racy lines running down the length of its body. The head is fine and rounded with a set of significant and very expressive eyes.

Just like the orthodox greyhound its Italian counterpart is really a extremely socially active dog. It likes to be about people and loves to be pampered. In terms of its temperament the dog is of a quiet nature and has a gentle personality. It is effortless to teach this breed of dog some good manners at the same time.

The bone structure of this little dog is really fine. This makes the dog extremely fragile. A slight wrong move, high jump or external pressure could damage the delicate dog and might in some circumstances even result in death.

This fragile breed of dog isn't suited to cold climates and is susceptible to chilly weather. In cool weather, specifically inside the winter time, it really is advisable to help keep it in heated locations and dress it in warm clothes when taken outside.

In terms of potty training of the dog it might be carried out really like the manner in which cats are trained to answer the call of nature in their litter box. As it's the dog is practically the size of a big cat. The only distinction is that the dog is extremely delicate.

Exercise is important for the dogs' well being and well-being. Although fearful of its' fragility, owners should not be afraid to walk the dog on a leash instead of carrying it around everywhere.

Adding to its' fragility, the Italian greyhound has a thin skin which makes it vulnerable to cuts, grazes, abrasions etc. So it need to be supervised in locations where it might be harmed.




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