3dRose I Love My Italian Greyhound Grey Blue - Greeting Cards, 6 x 6 inches, set of 12 (gc_25367_2)

the italian greyhound sometimes also known by the nickname iggy is a small breed of dog belonging to the gays hound group gay sound dogs are those types of dogs that hunt primarily by sight and speed rather than scent and endurance the italian greyhound is the smallest of the gaze hounds typically weighing about 3.6 to 6.8 kilograms and standing around 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulders they usually have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years now let's get down to top 10 most interesting facts about the italian greyhound number one their history the smallest of the gays hound breeds the italian greyhound is believed to have originated over 2000 years ago in the mediterranean basin countries now known as greece and turkey as evidence depiction of miniature greyhounds can be found in paintings and decorative arts in this region the italian greyhounds were quite loved among other breeds in italy