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ITALIAN GREYHOUND

THIS MINIATURE, SATIN-SKINNED GREYHOUND ENJOYS CREATURE COMFORTS AKC

Height range This mini-greyhound was a favored pet in the courts of the Large eyes
13–15 in (32–38 cm) Renaissance and still loves to be pampered. Despite its small size,
Weight range the Italian Greyhound is fast and can reach 40 mph (60 kph) in
9–11 lb (4–5 kg)
a sudden chase. The breed’s short coat makes it susceptible
Life span 14 years to the cold, but it does need regular outdoor exercise. Long, flat,
narrow head
Origin Italy
Very fine
Rose ears muzzle
placed well Short, satin-soft,
back red-fawn coat
Fine, supple
Other colors skin Long, slender,
gracefully
arched neck
Variety of
colors
Black and blue with
tan markings, and Very fine-boned
brindle not Long, fine tail legs
permitted. set very low

Adult and Puppies
HUNGARIAN GREYHOUND

THIS VIGILANT HOUSE DOG IS PACKED WITH SPEED AND STAMINA FCI

Height range This dog, once used for hunting hare and fox, may have Large rose ears,
24–28 in (62–70 cm) entered Hungary with the Magyars over 1,000 years ago. raised when alert
Weight range Not as fast as a Greyhound (opposite) but tougher and
55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
tireless, the Hungarian Greyhound (or Magyar Agar)
Broad,
Life span 12–14 years needs a regular run. It makes a faithful and straight, and
Origin Hungary protective companion. firm back
Length of body
slightly greater
than height
Other colors

Any color Short, dense,
Powerfully muscled smooth, white
hindquarters coat
Deep, rounded
chest
Elongated muzzle and
wedge-shaped head Long tail
reaches hock

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