Dog
Pronunciation:
i-tal-yuhn grey-wah-wah
Breed Description:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog is a toy-sized breed that was developed by crossing the Italian Greyhound with the Chihuahua. The breed is usually thin and athletic with well-balanced proportions and an agile grace about them. They tend to have the stockier form of the Chihuahua but still have the streamlined grace of the Italian Greyhound. The Italian Greyhuahua often has the rabbit-like feet of the Italian Greyhound but the large ears and round head of the Chihuahua.
The coat of the Italian Greyhuahua is short and sleek. It should cover the body but there is only one layer to the coat and it should be soft to the touch. The colors of the Greyhuahua can be gray, black, cream, white, fawn, red, blue, chestnut, sable and black and tan. The coat can be solid in color, splashed, parti-colored or any combination of markings.
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.
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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.
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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.
Read more about Italian Greyhuahua dog breed at www.greatdogsite.com
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.
Read more about Italian Greyhuahua dog breed at www.greatdogsite.com
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.
Read more about Italian Greyhuahua dog breed at www.greatdogsite.com
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.
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Temperament:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog is a tenacious breed that can take over the home if they are allowed to. Despite that, they are usually very loyal to their family and tend to be reserved and even suspicious with strangers. While they can be very gentle, they are not recommended with homes with children since they can be very timid. In addition, any mistreatment can make the dog very fearful so they need gentle treatment while giving them firm rules.
Height:
The average height of an Italian Greyhuahua is between 8 to 15 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of an Italian Greyhuahua is between 6 to 18 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Italian Greyhound and the Chihuahua to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are given the proper exercise. They should have a fenced yard and should never be left outside unattended since they can be easily hurt by backyard wildlife. They are not outdoor dogs and they can be susceptible to cold so they should be bundled up in cooler temperatures.
Exercise:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog is easy to exercise and only need one or two walks a day to keep them happy. However, the breed can be a little high strung and you may find that more exercise is needed to keep them calm and quiet. They are a quick little dog so it is important to keep them on leash when they are not in a secure fence since they will run away quickly and won't back down from much, including larger dogs.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog has a short coat that only needs to be brushed once a week. Bathing can be done only when necessary and they can be kept clean simply by wiping them down with a damp cloth. The ears and eyes of the Italian Greyhuahua can be quite large so it is important to keep them clean and to check them regularly for any infections or injury.
Origin:
The Italian Greyhuahua breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Italian Greyhuahua, it is important to read up on both the Italian Greyhound and the Chihuahua. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
