Italian Greyhound

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A miniature greyhound with a long head thinning gradually to a pointed muzzle with narrow ears that fold back along the head, but rise perpendicular to the head when the dog is alert. It has a high stepping gait and a short, sleek coat in solid grey, slate grey, cream, red, fawn, black, or blue - often broken up with white markings on the chest and feet, or white with color markings. The average height range is 12-15 inches and the average weight range is 6-10 pounds.

**Synonyms:** - Greyhound (Italian)