Italian Greyhound

About the breed

The Italian Greyhound is a graceful and affectionate companion breed with a long history dating back centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean. Originally developed as a small sighthound, the breed combines elegance and athleticism with a deeply loyal and sensitive temperament. While refined in appearance, Italian Greyhounds are playful, intelligent dogs that form exceptionally close bonds with their families and thrive when included as part of everyday life.

At Lasair Hungarian Vizsla, we focus on producing Italian Greyhounds with sound temperament, confidence, structure, and adaptability. Our dogs are raised in a home environment with a strong emphasis on early socialisation and positive development to help ensure they mature into well-rounded companions suited to modern family living.

Italian Greyhounds are highly people-oriented dogs that generally prefer companionship and closeness with their owners throughout the day. They are affectionate by nature and often seek warmth, comfort, and interaction with their family members. While gentle and sensitive, they are also intelligent dogs that benefit from consistent boundaries, positive reinforcement, and early training to build confidence.

Despite their smaller size, Italian Greyhounds are active and athletic dogs that enjoy opportunities to run, play, and explore in safe environments. They are well suited to activities such as lure coursing, short walks, interactive play, and companion sports. Prospective owners should understand that the breed can be sensitive to cold weather and harsh handling, and that they thrive best in homes where they receive regular companionship, structure, and engagement.