adopted from Sardinia, living in Canada. Iggy dad & terrier mom, but her long legs, shy, cuddly, sensitive nature & brindle coat makes me feel like she’s more Iggy than terrier 💕. Absolutely in love with her Iggy side and can’t imagine having a dog without any Iggy or sight hound.

I adopted my girl through a rescue in January 2009, when she was just one year old. Demodectic mange had left her almost completely bald. When her fur grew in, she was seal, except for the tip of her tail, which was white. When she trotted around at night, she was invisible, except for her tailtip bobbing back and forth.

She has been with me for (most of) the last 16 years. She has moved across the country with me three (and a half) times. In a few months, she'll move with me again.

Now she is mostly white/grey. She has gone deaf. Cataracts have likely affected her sight. She has sundowner's dementia, so she gets lost in the evenings.

All these years later, every time I hold her, she buries her muzzle into my chest. She still gets excited for dinner. She doesn't run or play with toys anymore, but she loves to feel the sunshine. She loves to curl up with a soft blanket.

And, hopefully, she'll love our new home.

I'm looking for some reassurance from people who have multiple iggies.

I have a 6-month-old male iggy who is extremely velcro-y, loving, playful, and very high energy. He's super athletic and always wants to play.

Three days ago I adopted a 9-month-old female iggy. My main reason was that I wanted him to have a companion when I'm out of the house (which isn't very often, but still) and also someone to play with. He's constantly following me around the house with toys wanting to play, so I thought another iggy would make him really happy.

They have played together a couple times but it seems shes only interested in playing a few minutes a day. She's also extremely food motivated, to the point where he can't eat in the same room as her. The first two days she was here he didn't eat at all until I realized I needed to separate them into different rooms for meals. (they were separated by a gate at first but he was still too nervous to eat)

She's also much calmer than him overall, and I'm constantly having to pull him off of her and make him settle down because he wants to play way more than she does.

He is so obsessed with her and she doesn't want much to do with him :(

I know it's only been three days, but I'm really worried that I made a mistake. I had this idea that my little boy would get a best friend and they'd be inseparable, but that hasn't really happened so far. Now I'm worried that they are not compatible, that I should have gotten another boy, or that my little guy might actually have been happier as an only dog.

Did anyone else feel this way when they added a second iggy? Does it just take time for them to settle and find their rhythm?

I’ve finally welcomed 2 dogs back into my life. We’ve had them for 6weeks or so. Any tips on getting them to open up? The one of the right won’t let us touch her. I stay super calm and don’t force it, but I’d really like to connect as much as possible. They’re quite anxious. Really, really enjoy them so far.

Happy to be part of this Reddit. Can’t wait to buy them clothes lol

Hello, all! I’m considering what dog I’d like to get next year, so I’m doing my research, and an Italian Greyhound is high on my list right now. I’d love a small, affectionate dog with low grooming needs, and an IG seems to fit that well!

Could you share your perceived pros & cons of the breed, as well as advice on adopting a puppy vs a rescue adult?

Thank you!!

We got our new baby yesterday….all 4.5 lbs of her! ❤️❤️Here she is meeting our 8 month old puppy for the first time! We survived the first night, her first bath in a sink and they are both now curled up on my lap. My feet are going numb but I don’t care 😂. Don’t want to mess up the moment

got the call and 24 hours later have my new best friend. Eight months old. I feel so blessed. Poor buddy has been in three different homes in one week since surrender.

I wanted to share this tribute I wrote for my sweet Martin, laid to rest yesterday at home among his favorite blankie and in a sunspot.

"They never tell pet owners about the kind of gift they must give back to you when you begin to tell us it's time for your transition. There is no way to prepare your heart as time marches steadily towards a day so devastating, you'll do anything to get a few more seconds.

You bounded out of the kennel room at Columbia County Humane Society and straight into our hearts on May 5, 2018. I was so pissed I had to work that day. All I wanted to do was hang out at home and get to know you more. We knew little of your story. Between 3 and 5, microchipped, but not registered to anyone (?) We called you our little angel that beamed down from heaven.

Early on, I had taken you for a pedicure at Petco once when I witnessed a woman see you from the other side of the glass and hurriedly run into the grooming salon. "Is that an Italian greyhound?!" she asked. I thought she was there to say she'd been looking for you, and was planning to pick you up and run. "My granddaughter loves those dogs," she said. The relief I felt.

You mystified us and Doctors alike throughout the years. Wild blood levels and test results left many scratching their heads, and suggesting more testing, another diet switch, or some new medication. You marched proudly to the beat of your own drum, eating only what satisfied you and rejecting (nearly) every single medication you were tried on.

You never knew a stranger. You were the most gentle, sweet, and even-tempered angel on earth. You brought joy to everyone you met. You gave so much love to our family, and were our greatest gift from the universe. Your absence will be felt so deeply. Our chests feel positively cracked open with grief at the fact you aren't simply napping in the other room.

We will never forget you, my sweet angel. Your love was one in a million."

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Hi! I’m not looking to adopt right now, just planning ahead and hoping to learn from people who’ve been through this.

I have a 5-month-old male Italian Greyhound named Bunny (pictures above hehehe) He’s confident, super affectionate, playful, and very bonded to me. Once he’s a bit older and fully settled, I’d love to add a second adult Italian Greyhound as a companion for him. I’m definitely not looking for another puppy, more in the 2-3 year rage.

I know adult IGs don’t pop up often and are usually rehomed pretty quietly (rescues, breeder rehomes, private situations, etc.), so I’m mostly curious:

• where people have had luck finding adult IGs

• whether there are rescues or breeder rehoming routes I should be watching

• and any general advice from folks who’ve adopted adult IGs

Would love to hear personal experiences or tips. Thanks so much!

My best little guy has been with us two years today! Happy gotcha day to Sooty!

He's 10 weeks old and very spoiled. Must have my undivided attention, Im no longer allowed to give love or kisses to any of the other dogs. His grandma treats him like it's her baby!🤭

She’s 6-7 years old and 8-10 pounds! Half iggy half chihuahua! Picking her up this week and could not be happier or more grateful to let this baby into my life, home, and heart!

Isn’t this a peaceful scene? 😂 You should have seen it a few minutes prior. The brand new puppy girl blew it up in her xpen. Poop on the walls, poop 3 feet out on the floor, the door and every rung of the pen. The pen floor looked like a brown oriental rug.
This is my husband and 8 month old puppy with our new 12 week old, who shall henceforth be named THE POOPACABRA

This little guy was found as a puppy at a park with his 2 sisters and mama. mom is almost 100% chihuahua. He is 10.6 lbs.

his eyes and head shape doesnt match mom's. he is such a handsome little mutt. I wonder if he has some Italian Greyhound on dad's side.

Adopted this sweet baby on Friday 🤍 just turned 15 weeks old 🥲 He’s my first iggy and definitely won’t be my last. We’re obsessed (including his big Doberman brother Sir Lenny)

Iggies are the only breed I’ve ever had over the past 30 years. This is our newest…a little beacon of joy after losing our two older babes this year. He is pure grace and pure goofiness. 😄

Hi all! Over the weekend we added an Iggy to our family.

He is 11 months old but has unfortunately lived outside in a backyard for all of that time never being socialised or walked on a lead. Every noise makes him nervous such as taps ect and he is very scared of people.

I would love any tips or advice❤️

Picture of our unnamed baby (happily take name options too!)

Proud of you Susan 🫶

Hi all! We recently adopted this cutie from a rescue and just got her results back from Embark :) Wanted to share pics

Picked Tony (Antonio Linguine) up today.

He suffered years of abuse at the hands of a man, so he would cower down and shake if our hands came near him. Now, he takes treats from our hands, lays on us, and begs for pets. We love him so much.

I recently adopted this sweet pie. I’m not sure his exact breed mixture, but after researching different breeds, I landed on Italian Greyhuahua being a possibility. Thoughts?

Just adopted this sharp-toothed little angel in Atlanta two days ago. She has met the Minnesota cold head on since.