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Italian Sighthound

Italian Sighthound
Italian Sighthound
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Key facts about the Italian Sighthound

  • Life expectancy : Between 12 and 14 years
  • Temperament : Affectionate, Hunter
  • Size : Small
  • Type of coat : Very short

FCI Group

FCI Group

Group 10 - Sighthounds

Section

Section 3 : Short-haired Sighthounds

Physical characteristics of the Italian Sighthound

Adult size

Female dog Between 13 and 15 in
Male dog Between 13 and 15 in

Weight

Female dog Between 7 and 11 lb
Male dog Between 7 and 11 lb

Temperament

Affectionate

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Playful

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Calm

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Intelligent

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Hunter

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Fearful / wary of strangers

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Independent

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Behaviour of the Italian Sighthound

Tolerates solitude

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Easy to train / obedience

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Barking

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Tendency to run away

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Destructive

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Greedy / Gluttony

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Guard dog

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First dog

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Lifestyle

Italian Sighthound in a flat

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Need for exercise / Sporty

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Travelling / easy to transport

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Compatibility

Italian Sighthound and cats

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Italian Sighthound and dogs

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Italian Sighthound and children

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Italian Sighthound and the elderly

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Grooming

Health of the Italian Sighthound

Strong / robust

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Withstand heat

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Withstand cold

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Tendency to put on weight

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