How much does an Italian Greyhound cost in Australia?

A puppy from a registered breeder will cost approximately $2000.

What is the average cost of an Italian Greyhound puppy?

Conclusion: Costs of Italian Greyhounds You can expect to pay about $1,200 to $3,000 for a puppy from a breeder. This is about what you can expect for a purebred dog. Many people will pay on the lower end of this range. Dogs that are above $2,500 usually show dogs that are purchased by other breeders.

Can you get Italian Greyhounds in Australia?

About Piccino Italian Greyhounds Sandy and Mike Reeve have been breeding Italian Greyhounds for many years and continue to be the leading Italian Greyhound breeders in Australia.

Are Italian Greyhounds okay alone?

Italian Greyhounds are highly social dogs and they require almost constant attention. It is alright to leave them home alone to go on quick errands, but they will become bored and upset if they are left home all day whilst you are at work.

How long can Italian greyhounds be left alone?

However generally speaking Italian Greyhounds are super clingy and hate being separated from their owner. Therefore we would not recommend to choose this breed if you will be gone more than 4 to 5 hours each day.

What is the lifespan of an Italian Greyhound?

12 – 15 yearsItalian Greyhound / Life span
The Italian Greyhound, which has an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years, is prone to minor health conditions such as patellar luxation, leg and tail fractures, epilepsy, and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), or major ones like periodontal disease.

Do Italian greyhounds bark?

Although small, Italian greyhounds bark rather than yap, and they will readily do so to alert their owners to approaching strangers.

Do Italian Greyhounds bark much?

They typically get along with cats and other dogs of similar size. Although small, Italian greyhounds bark rather than yap, and they will readily do so to alert their owners to approaching strangers.

Are there any Italian greyhounds that live in Tasmania?

Puppies are sometimes available, bred for type, soundness and good temperament. We are located in Tasmania and are the proud owners of a small number of Italian Greyhounds that live with us as housemates, bed warmers, show mates & occasional parents. We have been involved with Italian Greyhounds for 18 years.

Where is the best place to buy an Italian Greyhound?

Home of Multi Best in Show Supreme Champion Piccino Casanova who was awarded Australia’s #1 Italian Greyhound in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010. Also home of 6 Grand Champions, 6 American Imports and many top winning dogs. Piccino are leading breeders of Italian Greyhounds and strive to produce quality Italian Greyhounds with outstanding temperaments.

What kind of dog is an Italian Greyhound?

The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type, sometimes called an “I.G.” The Italian Greyhound makes a good companion dog and enjoys the company of people.

Do Italian Greyhounds like to hunt?

As gazehounds, Italian Greyhounds instinctively hunt by sight and have an extremely high predator drive. Owners of Italian Greyhounds should typically keep their dogs leashed at all times when not in an enclosed area to avoid the risk of even a well-behaved pet breaking away at high speed after a small animal.