# Italian Greyhound

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Origin | Italy |
| Size Category | Toy |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 3.2–6.4 kg |
| Height Range | 33–38 cm |
| Lifespan | 14–15 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 9 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 150–250 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 45-60 min/day, daily walks and safe enclosed running
- **Grooming**: Weekly brushing, occasional bathing, daily teeth brushing
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Dental health, eye examination, knee evaluation, thyroid function, heart auscultation

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periodontal disease | adult | high | Yes | Yes |
| Radius/ulna fractures | puppy | high | No | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: Low
- **Ideal BCS**: 4/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 45 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 2–4
- **Dystocia Risk**: Moderate
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Eye Examination, Patellar Luxation, Thyroid evaluation, Progressive Retinal Atrophy DNA

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: High-speed galloping, double suspension gallop, trotting, jumping
- **Social**: Velcro dog behavior, leaning against owners, burrowing under blankets with humans
- **Comfort**: Sunbathing, burrowing under blankets, seeking soft surfaces
- **Stress/Displacement**: Trembling, shivering, tucking tail, freezing, pacing
- **Breed-Specific**: High prey drive for small moving objects, sight-based tracking, high-stepping gait

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Barking, whining, howling
- **Frequency Range**: 500-2000 Hz
- **Tendency**: Low

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: High
- **Top Triggers**: Cold weather, loud noises, separation from owner
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: High
- **Calming Interventions**: Thundershirts, warm clothing, crate training, predictable routines, pheromone diffusers
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Tail tucking, shivering/trembling, ear position changes, paw lifting, freezing
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: High-pitched whining when cold or anxious, sharp barks during play
- **Interspecies Communication**: Intense staring at small animals, pawing at humans for attention or warmth

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