Italian Greyhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Italian Greyhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The ideal height at the withers is 13 to 15 inches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is long and narrow, tapering to the nose with a slight stop and a relatively long skull.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Eyes are dark, bright and intelligent, of medium size; very pale eyes are faulty, and ears carried erect or in button form are heavily penalised.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is moderate in length and short-coupled, rising at the withers with a topline that arches and falls away at the croup.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The skin is fine and supple; the hair is short, soft and glossy like satin.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any colour or marking is allowed except brindle patterning or the tan markings typical of black-and-tan dogs, both of which disqualify.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The tail is slim, tapering and gently curved, reaching about the hock; a ring tail is a serious fault.