The Italian greyhound, also known as Iggy and IG, is a toy dog breed from Italy with a short coat, long neck, and slender legs. These sleek dogs are miniature greyhounds that stand between 13 and ...

A Guide to 21 Sighthound Breeds first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful ...

According to the Italian Greyhound Club of America, IGs may look fragile — their average weight is 10 pounds — but they're hardy, affectionate animals that enjoy the company of their family ...

A trustee of the Italian Greyhound Rescue Charity, Mrs Amsel emphasises that these are very much small hounds and shouldn’t be bought as a toy dog: ‘They’re extremely agile and need a lot of free ...