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•   Italian Greyhound Dog Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Italian Greyhounds. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo. •   Dog Breed Pictures: Italian Greyhound The Italian Greyhound was brought to Italy from Egypt. It became a favorite lap dog of the nobility. It was a miniaturization of the Asiatic greyhounds, being the smallest of all the greyhound breeds. •   Italian Greyhound Breed Standard The Italian Greyhound is very similar to the Greyhound, but much smaller and more slender in all proportions and of ideal elegance and grace. Narrow and long, tapering to nose, with a slight suggestion of stop. Rather long, almost flat. Muzzle Long and fine. Dark. It may be black or brown or in keeping with the color of the dog. •   Italian Greyhound Dog - Breed Information Italian Greyhound-size dogs are thought to have existed since early Egyptian times, but the Romans perfected the breed, which they valued as companions. It is thought that this breed may have been the very first to have been used exclusively as a pet. Throughout history, the Italian Grey-hound has been valued by royalty and nobility.