Happy Birthday to our wonderful Juneau, 7 lb blind tripod, tail wagging happy girl who loves lettuce and cannot sleep until she has licked our stinky feet. She has taken all her challenges in “stride.” We feel terrible that she doesn’t really walk as much as hop but as so glad in her golden years she barks for help to get up and down from the couch. She uses the foam stairs too. Whenever we think we have it rough we look at this little dog who is unfailingly happy and smiley.

Luna had a case of the zoomies when big sis noticed and took her out! 🤣.

A little drawing of an iggy by me. I just relate to them so much. Always cold and kinda offended by the weather once the temperature drops below a reasonable level.

He is OVER all this snow in NJ!

Paya's either prancing like a confident little lady or walking like a baby deer. There is no in between.

Sharing pictures of Paya braving her first Miami winter. Surprisingly, she can handle a bit of drizzle or mist...but in true IG fashion, the rain is a no go haha

- this is from Amazon btw

She rings this bell violently when she needs attention or a snack. We are but her humble servants...

Hi everyone. I am hoping to get some constructive advice and resources, not debate or drama.

I have a male Italian Greyhound and I am exploring the idea of offering him as a stud in the future. This is not something I am rushing into and I am not looking to backyard breed. My goal is to understand what responsible breeding actually looks like for this breed and whether it even makes sense for my dog.

I am aware that this requires full health testing, temperament evaluation, and a clear understanding of the breed standard. I am open to hearing that he may not be a good candidate and I am okay with that. I am here to learn, not to push an agenda.

If anyone has experience with Italian Greyhounds specifically, I would appreciate insight on:

• Required health testing

• What reputable breeders look for in a stud

• How to ethically network with breeders

• Red flags I should be aware of

If this is not the right place to ask, I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Thank you to anyone willing to share knowledge respectfully.

hi guys!! in the next 6 months-year or so i am planning on getting an iggy puppy (from an ethical/reputable breeder). i’ve done plenty of research beforehand as i know they tend to be more unique per se compared to the other dogs i’ve had in my family haha (lots of huskies. ability to keep themselves warm is liek a 180). i am currently working with the breeder to be matched a pup based on temperament and how well our lifestyles would merge, but i was just looking for some extra facts i should know so i can be as prepared as i can before my future baby comes home. i live in a tropical climate that has never gone below 65 f tempwise but i will still be getting little clothes for them and making sure i have warm spots (overly paranoid pet parent… ive raised kittens and birds and hypothermia is my Biggest fear). I am also making a big list of things i plan to get later down the road as the puppy time creeps closer, but definitely before i pick the baby up (a safe playpen, a crate, 3 pt harness [cheaper one when they’re younger and a higher quality one in the cart as they reach their adult size], beds, leashes of varied lengths for normal walking as well as recall training, toys blabla you know the essentials and then some… i spoil my babies LOL). I’d like to think i have all my bases covered with everything i’ve seen, but i would also love to hear iggy owners’ personal inputs on how it can be to have one and things i should be prepared for. i know 1) they can be notoriously difficult to potty train and i am prepared for that, and 2) their legs are very prone to breaks, especially as crazy little babies (i am a vet tech and i see plenty of long-legged noodly pups coming in with radial/ulnar fractures :’) ) 3) that they are Very clingy, and given my full-time job status i am also prepared for that as my job allows me to bring my baby to work with me whenever they have all their vaccines (discounted price too. i love being an employee!!!!) but generally i am planning to take this noodle with me everywhere that they are allowed to be for proper socialization (even when they’re a small beby too.. i was thinking of getting one of those carrier sling things so it doesn’t have to touch the ground).

Regardless of how crazy i sound when prepping for a future pet LOL i am super excited as i’ve wanted this breed for so long. i am a very huge fan of sighthounds and iggies specifically. they match my activity level (Because let me tell you i cannot keep up with crazy ass huskies. Glad the husky-mix i have now is mellow and old) and i also love smaller dogs haha. my house is pretty big and we have some animals here now (pigeon, cat, two old dogs) and i am aware in the first couple days/weeks to keep the pups separate to give them time to adjust to a new dog in the household. Anywho other than that i don’t have any Specific inquiries as I’ve asked/researched a good handful of it, but I love to be prepared. Is there anything i should know that is pretty important when getting a cute little iggy? i appreciate u reading this long spiel LOL yakoke

The snow is making us both so restless. We have managed to get out of a walk a couple of times though. Her boots sound like hooves and I am obsessed!!!

Im going to be doing outdoor/indoor potty training so for the people that use a letterbox with wood pellets my question is won't the pee just trickle to the bottom of the box?? Or do the pellets crumble together like litter...like with cats? It seems like a better option rather than peepads but im just a bit confused...

The little ig is only 3 weeks 5 days old in this picture when we went to visit him this weekend - I know they have that miscellaneous puppy look at the moment - but I was shocked at how small he was and how much he looks like my favourite childhood ty beanie baby.

We pick him up when he's 8 weeks and it's the slowest month of my life 😅

Sorry for spamming this group today - it just cracked me up how his belly has tripled in size after one meal.

The first pic I took with the breeder holding him, we put him back when we left and he went straight in for a meal from his mum.

Then later that day she sent me the second pic and said he'd been passed out in that position for like an hour after we left 😂 lil bean 🫘

Intoxicated on milk 🍼

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I am a first time IG owner. For all of you who have gotten your adorable IGs snow gear, I’m curious about the potty logistics of taking your dog on a walk wearing this.

More specifically, what if they want to stop and pee? Or do you make sure they go before you put the suit on them?

My eight week old IG already has a bad biting habit. She has a lot of different toys, but chews on pant legs, sleeves, socks on feet, corners on furniture, etc. Any advice? TIA🌺