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What is the average price for an Italian Greyhound puppy?

And any information on temperament and basic pros and cons to this breed as a house pet will be appreciated. Thanks!

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1. the price is $566 they are very popular and if you get it train it right away!
2. Go to http://www.italiangreyhound.org That is the web address of the Italian greyhound Club of America. You can find out everything about the breed there.
3. Italian greyhounds are quite fragile creatures...so be sure not to have small kids under 5 around them otherwise you could have an easily broken leg. They are often very timid around strangers and may take a while to adjust. Not very well suitable for cold climates...inside dogs...loves their family...i have never met a snappy greyhound but only timid ones. But the main thing is that they are fragile - dont drop them or kick them or hit them - common sense but you will have more vet bills if you arent careful. Not sure about price but probably anywhere from 200 - 600.
4. Buy a DOG FANCY magazine and call up the breeders. I looked and they vary by color $525-$800.
5. You can pay anywhere between $100-300 at a shelter. They come spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and guaranteed healthy...unlike at a pet store. Pet store puppies can cost thousands of dollars and most are sick or have behavior issues. Check this website for information: http://www.italiangreyhound.org/pages/200about_igs.html
6. Here is a web link that should answer all your questions about Italian Greyhounds: http://www.imakenews.com/igcarescue/e_article000923532.cfm?x=b11,0,w I ALWAYS urge people to adopt their dogs. Here is a list of IG Rescue groups in the US. http://www.italiangreyhound.org/pages/500rescue.html#websites Good Luck
7. Go to petfinder.com and look up the iggys there, there are so many of all colors and ages that need good homes. I have three and they are wonderful but you must be careful. The littlest one broke her leg once and fractured her tail twice because she wagged it too hard and hit it against something hard... lol. They are the world's best cuddlers and desire nothing more in life than to snuggle under a blanket with you in bed. They do best when with another small dog for company and you must be careful not to scare them as they do not become nippy but rather will run many many blocks before you can blink. They can also be very hard to potty train, but a diligent owner can get this accomplished with patience and positive reinforcement. We paid $800 for the oldest at a petstore, we saved the middle one from a puppy mill for $250 but because of her poor health we've put an additional $3500 into her knees, hip and broken leg, and the third was give to us for free because her owner was going to get kicked out for having a dog.