Italian Cavalier Greyhound

Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

2000's

Brown

Black

Red
Black
White
Gray
Brindle
Sable
Blue
Cream

The coat of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

3-5 puppies per pregnancy

An Italian Cavalier Greyhound can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Dental Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Episodic Falling
Epilepsy

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
General Physical Examination

Italian Cavalier Greyhound have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Medium

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

8 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Cavalier Greyhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

60 minutes

In general most Italian Cavalier Greyhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Weekly

Italian Cavalier Greyhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Cavalier Greyhound feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$1.30 - $1.40 / day

The average cost of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

$35 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are average friendly dogs towards children.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have an average level of playfulness. The Italian Cavalier Greyhounds, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Italian Cavalier Greyhound dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.