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The Italian Greyhuahua is often built like the Italian Greyhound but it is stocky like the Chihuahua. They have large rabbit feet, powerful strong legs, and barrel chest which make them into strong and fast runners with great endurance. The bones and muscles on the Italian Greyhauhau are bigger than the Italian Greyhound which can make them heaver than an Italian Greyhound. But the legs on this breed are normally shorter and more stocky then the Italian Greyhound.
Favorable characteristics are thier beautiful large sight hound eyes, distinctive Italian Greyhound ears, the powerful deep bark of the Greyhound, and a soft satin fur coat.
The Italian Greyhuahua is active, affectionate, and intelligent. Extremely devoted to its master, fiercely loyal, and sweet natured. Like the Italian Greyhound they become gentle and timid around strangers. The breed will listen intently when told to do something, but can become sensitive if shown harsh treatment. Like the Chihuahua their faces can be very expressive when they smile at you. With their big eyes they see everything and will take things off the shelf. With their endless curiosity they will find a way to get into anything, pull the stuffing out of toys, and chew on wood if they don't have a chewy.
This breed is very easy to take care of and requires minimal exercise. A couple of walks a day should keep them happy. If they become anxious or easily excited, consider giving them more exercise. They are great with other pets and quick to house train.
This breed has short hair and is sensitive to the cold. They are an indoor dog that prefer to sleep under a blanket to stay warm. What the Italian Greyhuahua loves to do most is to run, and run as fast and hard as they can. So they need space to roam.
Having them run along with a bicycle can help drain excessive energy.
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Actually it is best to mix the dry food with the wet food because it tastes better for the dog and it is easier to eat, and actually, it keeps them from eating their own poo and eating at table scraps.
gentle Mr Snuqui - bt caught in a sneeze! He looks dangerous like Cerberus....
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
Snuqui hiding a smile.....
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
Kayla and Snuqui, at Christmas
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
Mr Snuqui is perfect!
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
My Snuqui - is the belle of any ball!
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
Snuqui and Kate
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
Mr Snuqui loves the ladies!
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
Snuqui's Adventures at the Beach with Becca
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
My Service dog loves to meet people of all ages
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
My Snuqui is my service dog
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
My dearest companion....
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
A marvelous affectionate friend and 'guard dog' ;-)
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
A marvelous affectionate friend
Age :
3
Name:
Mr Snuqui
Color:
fawn
Description:
a wonderful service dog ... and he likes to visit with the prettiest lady in the room
Age :
4
Name:
Saffy
Color:
Tan
Description:
The sweetest dog ever
Age :
2 yrs old
Name:
CeCe
Color:
white/tan
Description:
CeCe
Age :
2 yrs old
Name:
CeCe
Color:
white/tan
Description:
CeCe
Age :
3
Name:
Saffy Shen-McDonald
Color:
Tan
Description:
She is a sweetheart.
Age :
2
Name:
Saffy
Color:
Tan
Description:
Saffy in sleepy mode.
Age :
2
Name:
Saffy
Color:
Tan
Description:
Saffy is very quiet, but also has a "wild" side. She will run around the house with her toy in her mouth until she gets tired, then she loves to snuggle up and give you kisses.
Age :
2
Name:
Saffy
Color:
Tan
Description:
Sweet, affectionate, loves to run and play.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Loki (Or Lokibear)
Color:
White and Brown(s) With A LOT of freckles
Description:
This is my Lokibear. (: He's just so adorable, and sweet, and LOVABLE!!! :3 I got him from a really nice family from my church. :3
I'm so glad that I have him! He loves to cuddle and play and steal my food!
Age :
1
Name:
Latte
Color:
Brindle
Description:
Long legs!
Age :
1
Name:
Latte
Color:
Brindle
Description:
has the greyhound body and the chihuahua details!
Age :
1
Name:
Latte
Color:
Brindle
Description:
loves to run!
Age :
1
Name:
Latte
Color:
Brindle
Description:
sweet, and sometimes energetic dog!
Age :
2years
Name:
Raison
Color:
brindled
Description:
The most loving dog I have ever had. She does not bark, trained easily and she was a reque! We love our little girl!!
Age :
3 years
Name:
Pavi
Color:
Brown/Red
Description:
Pavi weighs 7 lbs is 12" high and full of energy and loves to cuddle.
Age :
2.5 years
Name:
Rosarita (Rosie)
Color:
brown
Description:
Sweet rescue dog who made me understand why people get small dogs. She weighs 10 lbs., and likes to snuggle under the blankets. She'll walk obediently off the leash, and also is athletic enough to run with me. I love her very much.
Age :
8 MONTHS
Name:
BONI
Color:
BLACK
Description:
VERY SWEET DOG AND VERY ENERGETIC. LIKES TO RUN LIKE CRAZY BUT INDOORS SHES VERY VERY CALM
Age :
1 Year
Name:
Princess
Color:
Black and White
Description:
She's the best dog!
Age :
2
Name:
Nina
Color:
brown
Description:
Nina is very smart, cuddly, sweet, quiet is a joy to walk and loves to run like the wind.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Rezillo (or Puppy or Stink)
Color:
Golden / light brown
Description:
This is Puppy. We rescued her from a family that was not caring for her properly. They gave her to us and she was very malnourished. Within a few days she got much better and she quickly became like a child to my boyfriend and I. She loves wearing sweaters because she gets cold so easily, love squeaky plush toys, running very fast in the yard, and sleeping under the blankets wrapped up in our feet at night. She is a spoiled princess. We love her more than anything and she is the best dog ever.
Age :
3.5
Name:
Speedo
Color:
Grey
Description:
This is our pound puppy brought home as a rescue. My 12 year old doberman and 14 year old min pin LOVE this little dude. He loves all other dogs, but remains tiny. He is almost 5 pounds and MUST be clothed in the cold weather. He is our joy!
Age :
1 year
Name:
Lucy Barker
Color:
black and brindle
Description:
Lucy is my 1 year old italion greyhuahua and we adopted her from the humane society. she useed to be very small and scared but now she loves to play and sleep with our other hybrid dog, Bella who is a puggle. Lucy is very active and playful and is the most energetic dog Ive ever seen. She is very spoiled because she a little princess.
Age :
18mo
Name:
Zoey
Color:
Blue
Description:
Loves being outside on warm days.
Age :
18mo
Name:
Zoey
Color:
Blue
Description:
Trick or Treat
Age :
18 mo.
Name:
Zoey
Color:
blue
Description:
Zoey(Schubert) Is the best dog I ever had.I had lots of breeds but never thought I would have a small friend that would never asked to go outside! Yes.. she is (cat) box trained. She likes to go out on warm days sunny days but never in cold rain or snow days. We have lots of them in WI. It's so nice hearing her get up at 2am jumping off the bed down the hall to the basement with out asking to go outside. She even has her own FaceBook !
Age :
3 years
Name:
Betty Grable
Color:
3 tones of brown
Description:
4 pounds, full of energy, from a shelter. was emaciated, unsocialized etc.. Blossoming into a brilliant little dog. What a joy
Age :
3
Name:
Speedo
Color:
Grey
Description:
5 pound pup who wants to stay warm and protected!
Age :
2
Name:
Lillybelle
Color:
Black and White
Description:
This is my darling baby girl Lilybelle! She is a rescue, but from a private person, not a shelter. She is the joy of my life. We spend a lot of time chasing toys, racing through the house and stalking my husbands cat (her secret bedmate!). Lily is shy of strangers and barks whenever she feels someone is too close to me. She favors the the Chi in her when you look at her face, but her body is pure IG. We are a work in progress, but soon we will be a masterpiece! The below photos are from her first night with me (2 months ago)
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Age :
one year
Name:
Cody
Color:
Black with White
Description:
This is Cody doing what he loves to do the most run. With his large rabbit feet and powerful strong legs he's quite fast. His mother is an 8 pound pure breed Chihuahua and his father is a pure breed Italian Greyhound. Cody is now one year old and has grown to look like an Italian Greyhound and is as large as his father. But he is stocky like a Chihauhau and built like an OX. Even thong he is only 13 inches tall, wiith all of his muscle he weighs 18 pounds.
Age :
one year
Name:
Cody
Color:
Black with White
Description:
Cody is now fully grown at one year old, he is built like an OX and as heavy as cannon ball. With his shiny black satin fur he has the look of the Italian Greyhound.
Age :
one year
Name:
Cody
Color:
Black with White
Description:
Cody and his son
Age :
one year
Name:
Cody
Color:
Black with White
Description:
Cody and his 3 month old son, Cody is half Italian Greyhound and half Chihuahua while his puppy is 3/4 Chihauhau. Both have the distintive Greyhound ears, large eyes, and barrel chests. They are fast, attentive, full of curiousity, and Oh how they love to run.