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[8]: 597 A breed association, the Italian Greyhound Club, was established in Britain in 1900. [9] [10]: 157 Registrations by the American Kennel Club began in 1886. [5] The history of the modern Italian greyhound goes back to the last years of the nineteenth century.
Seventeen Italian dog breeds are recognised by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana, [1] of which fifteen are recognised also by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. A further six are in the process of recognition by the ENCI. There are a number of local breeds or types without national recognition. [2]
There are two breeds of Segugio Italiano, the wire-haired Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte [1] and the short-haired Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso. [2] [3]: 531 Apart from the coat type, they are closely similar, [3]: 531 and in some sources may be treated as a single breed, although the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana treat them as separate.
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Tika (also known as "Tika the Iggy") is an Italian Greyhound with a large following on social media. [3] She has been described as a "fashion icon" [4] and "the poster girl for the dog fashion craze". [5] Her online accounts are managed by owner Thomas Shapiro, [6] who adds humorous voice-overs to videos of Tika wearing various outfits. [7] [8]
Some small dogs and lean dogs--like Italian Greyhounds--can also be prone to coldness. They may try to warm up by snuggling into something warm, like a blanket, a bed, or even a person.
Selection of different dog breeds. This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage". [1]
Greyhounds are a separate breed from other related sighthounds, such as the Italian greyhound. [2] [3] The Greyhound's combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine, and slim build allows it to reach average race speeds exceeding 64 km/h (40 mph). [4] [5] [6] A racing greyhound can reach a full speed of at least 77 km/h (48 mph).