Should I get an Italian Greyhound?
~ IG are great little dogs BUT everyone that has ever had one has said they are harder then hell to potty train. This has not been from one or two people but it is a common problem.. Also if it is raining, forget about it, they will not go outside. They hate water! If you live in area that rains a good amount, maybe you should think of another dog. They are not heavy shedders, do not drool or stink as long as you bath them once every 2-3 months. The only thing to really think about is the train ability. Another neat thing about IG's is they LOVE LOVE LOVE to sleep in bed with you and under the covers. They are very similar to Chihuahua's only with longer legs. They can be barkers but this is not common. I think they are wonderful dogs and have fallen in love with everyone of them I have met, just make sure you know what you are in for and devote A LOT of time to training. Wait until your wife is not working before getting one and then really put the effort to training so you have a well behaved dog when it is time to go back to work. Another idea is to adopt an older dog. You can save a life and have a lot of the difficult things out of the way. There are IG resuces and petfinder is another good place to search.
Italian greyhound?
Hi , My family has had a Italian Greyhound for the past 7 years. He is a great dog and we love him very much. He has not had any broken legs and he used to play roughly with our deceased Husky. Though I have heard it can be a issue. The housebreaking thing is a HUGE issue and the number one reason many IG's are given up by their owners. Our dog is ONLY reliably housebroken if you are looking at him. He is paper trained so it's not a huge issue.. just something that you should be aware of. Another BIG issue with IG's is that they have extremely needy personalities.Many ( including ours) suffer from separation anxiety. He cannot be home alone with out screaming ( very loud) and basically going crazy. I have discussed this with other owners and it can be a common problem. Our IG NEVER stays by himself he is always near a family member . They love to get and give affection and if they are awake they EXPECT you to notice them. They are very sweet and smart lively little dogs. They are active in short bursts... not hyper nuts !They also love to sleep on something warm and soft. Comfort seekers ! If you get your IG make sure it get's used to being left home alone from the begining.This might not be a great dog for you if you intend to crate him for hours ... try looking on yahoo groups for a IG message board . Ask REAL ACTUAL owners opinions. Buying from breeder is very important ... visit the breeders home and observe the iG...A rescue might work too cause many are given up in their first 8 months... just don't buy from a puppy store. Overall we love our dog...We have had many dogs and he is the most devoted , sweet , kind friend... Just can't describe how loving this breed is. Overall they are fantastic dogs how would work great in apartment with a the right informed owner. *** take a look at this BEST ANSWER GREAT INFO http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
My italian greyhound doesn't listen to me!!?
1. Greyhounds (full size) tend to be cat/small animal chasers because it is part of their training for racing and stuff. I don't know about the Italians but it is possible that they are like that too? Maybe it is just fun to chase them. 2. Chewing=a puppy. Make sure he gets a lot of excersise so that he will be worn out and not feel the need to chew. And also make sure he has plenty of his own things to chew on. A stern "NO" when he has the wrong thing will help and you can just hand him the right thing too. 3. Your husband may be the problem. If he is not showing his dominance and is not being consistent with the potty training and doing it as your doing it then the puppy may be confused/may not be at fault because it is not being let out properly/may just think he can get away with it with your hubby.
Italian Greyhounds, a few questions?
First of all, there's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, however italian greyhounds have very short hair, which will not be too hard on allergies. A few factoids: Italian greyhounds often tremble because they are so delicate and frail. If an italian greyhound has its tail between its legs, it may not be scared. That is the breeds natural stance.
How can i get my italian greyhound to gain weight?
What are you feeding them? IGs need a high-quality food with a medium-level protein. We usually feed our IGs a kibble mixture of Innova Evo, Solid Gold Hund-n-floken and Wee Bits, & Merrick... sometimes Grammy's Pot Pie or Cowboy Cookout. To the kibble, we also add a scoopful of canned. The Merrick line is has been AWESOME for our dogs. Another question - how often are you feeding your dogs? IGs should have multiple, smaller meals rather than 1 large bowl. Merrick's website - http://www.merrickpetcare.com/ Innova - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.a... Solid Gold - http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
Any ways to fatten an Italian Greyhound?
Italian greyhounds are supposed to look very skinny. That is the way they are built. Do not make him fat. He will be unhealthy.
My Italian Greyhound is going bald? ?
Your dog could have a number of problems. Most common is thyroid which can cause hair loss. Also another is mange ,if not treated could cause infections in the skin that can be serious. It may also be ring worm which is contagious to all living things. You need to consult a vet to get the right diagnosis and treatment for the poor thing be for its to late . Please don't ignore it , it requires medical attention.
What should you know before getting a Greyhound/Whippet/Italian Greyhound mix?
I can only tell you from my stance which is as the lucky mum of an ex-racing greyhound.Don't expect them to bond straight away. They need time but it is so so so worth it. Some dogs it only takes a few days, some dogs need weeks. But the love you will get at the end is magical.Don't get one if you are looking for a dog to help train you for a marathon. They are incredibly lazy and thats the way they like it. Imagine a giant cat that isn't seething with hate and disgust in the human race. They will lay on your couch. They will jump on your bed. And they will sleep 18 hours in any position that allows them to see you.Greyhounds are definitely the kind of dog if you are looking for a dog in an apartment. Most have been trained not to bark. Most ex racers come with a basic understanding of toilet training (and they pick it up quite quickly) and as mentioned above, they sleep A LOT. Up to about 18 hours in some studies. If you are looking for a dog with minimal shedding, very low grooming requirements who wont destroy a small place out of boredom- ding ding ding you have a winner!The most important thing to know is just how much love they give. My boy is quite large for a greyhound. He's 32kg and comes about up to my hip with his head (I'm 171cm tall). But I am NEVER alone when I'm at home. If I'm cooking dinner, he's watching me from the couch. If I'm doing work from my laptop, he's got his head on my legs. If I'm trying to pee, he stands outside the door. He loves to be with humans and my partner and I just happen to be the ones home most of the time.As for if you have small animals, ex racers may never be good with things like rabbits or guinea pigs, but we had a cat (he had to be put down due to him being nearly 21). They got along just fine and dandy. We also have 2 small dogs which rule the roost in our house, so even though he is the largest and the only male, he is in no way the top dog.Please consider getting aex-racing greyhound. So many are put down just because the trainers no longer need them and they are simply a waste of money. You won't regret it, I promise. Here's some photos of Rattles just for the heck of it!Shamless plug- follow us on instagram @therealrattlesmcgee for more photos of his daily life. Most involve sleeping. Oops xD
Should I pet my Italian greyhound while she's nursing her puppies? Would it make her feel better or would it agitate her?
As most of the answers here already say, it depends on how close a bond you have. It is lovely to know you are keeping all her pups. I would suggest that if you are going to handle her pups, see how she reacts, with your hand resting on them, if she doesn’t show any anxiousness or agitation, then she is happy for you to handle them.I have to say that watching a dog give birth is one of the most amazing experiences, I have been lucky enough in my life to watch two and both were so different. The first was an accidental pregnancy and a bit of ignorance on my part, she was about 9 mths when I got her and I thought at that age if she hasn’t already had a season we still had a few months, I wasn’t aware that a female can bring herself on, if she is near a male she likes. She had 14 pups, and she was the best mum. She never laid on them or squashed them in the whelping box. After that we had her spayed. The 2nd time our female was about 2 .5 years old, and a client asked if she could mate with their male. She had 4 gorgeous pups, but she wasn’t the natural mum like our other girl was. We had to watch her when she got in to feed them to make sure she didn’t lay on them. Bless her heart, we had both mums til the day they died. We didn’t keep any of the first litter, but we kept the last born of the 2nd litter. His mum was just shy of 13 yrs old and her son was not quite 12 when they died 18 mths apart.