The Greyhound (Italian or mini or Iggie and the standard larger Greyhound) is a strong, muscular dog, built for sprinting over short distances. The Italian Greyhound is the true miniature Greyhound.

• Did you know? With the exception of the cheetah, the Greyhound is the fastest creature on earth.

The Italian Greyhound belongs to the sighthound (or gazehound) group which includes Afghans, Borzoi, Salukis, Deerhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, and Whippets. These are breeds which hunt their quarry primarily by sight rather than scent.