The Italian greyhound, or the Italian borzoi, is considered one and most ancient breeds of dog which are purposefully removed as room, intended for life in palaces of aristocrats. Today this breed becomes again popular and Italian greyhounds can already be seen not only on cloths of old masters.
Appearance of Italian greyhounds
Italian greyhounds are small room dogs, growth them in withers does not exceed 33-38 cm, and weight – 5 kilograms. They are distinguished by special grace and grace, congenital sensitivity and the true aristocratism. Dogs of this breed have a uniform white, pale-yellow, red or gray-blue color. They sleek-haired with short smooth and brilliant wool. Care for wool is minimum – periodically, but during a molt is more often, to clean it a special mitten or to rub off rough slightly damp towel. It is necessary to wash this dog as seldom as possible – leather and wool at Italian greyhounds very dry therefore it is better to use special dog shampoos.
High direct lobbies and hinder legs with well developed muscles, the lean case with a hollow stomach, the head of the wedge-shaped extended form, small ears are here features of a portrait of an Italian greyhound. But appreciated these dogs not only grace, but also unusual ingenuity in combination with devotion.
Character of Italian greyhounds
Italian greyhounds are distinguished special, to affection, by devotion to the owner. It needs to be near him all the time, it is the best of all – to sit at him on hands. She is very tender and willingly allows to iron herself. Does not love when shout at her – can take offense and suffer quite genuinely several hours. Does not suffer the competition – it is just necessary for it that all attention was paid only to it therefore does not transfer keeping in nursery.
Feature of character of an Italian greyhound is congenital obedience, but it does not mean at all that this line in it should not be cultivated. Training and education of dogs of this breed, bright and loving a praise, it is better to begin with early age. They are excellent manipulators and are able to use the slightest weakness of the owner, sometimes even do in defiance to try his patience. Here it is also worth stocking up with patience as it is impossible to abuse an Italian greyhound in any way, after this any class in training will not be any more. The sensitive and tender Italian greyhound – a dog partner, but it not really will suit family where there are small children able to hurt it. And here as the pet of the elderly quiet and balanced person it will be the most suitable option - it will deliver it the presence many pleasant minutes filled with love and tenderness that so is not enough at this age. This breed not from cheap that is caused by features of cultivation. Italian greyhounds seldom give birth to more than 1-2 puppies therefore they treat rare species of breeds.