Italian Greyhounds

[~Helen~]

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Welcome to the Iggy FAQ, where K9 members are able to post on a variety of Iggy-related topics.

The purpose of this FAQ thread to to share knowledge and experience about Italian Greyhounds.

The information you find here is personal opinion given by K9 Community members, based on experience and knowledge of this fascinating breed.

Iggy FAQ is an introduction to the breed, and isn't a substitute for consulting knowledgeable experts or professionals.

Please feel free to reply to this thread and share your love of, and knowledge about, Italian Greyhounds with others :thumbsup:

 

[~Helen~]

A few links:

The Italian Greyhound Club - the official Kennel Club approved organisation for the UK.

The Italian Greyhound Society - the homepage of the UK Italian Greyhound Society which aims to encourage the responsible ownership of the breed. Includes regularly updated information on all aspects of health and care.

igpost.com - this forum has its own excellent FAQ section.

whippets and igs - do they get on? and here's a similar thread from 2006

iggys or whippets - which would suit me better?

iggys and children...?

 

[nina]

Thanks Helen

This is great, your time & effort is appreciated :thumbsup:

Lets hope IG breeders/owners are happy to post anything they think may be of some help or interest )

 

[posh totty]

thanks helen , im sure this will be a great help :thumbsup:

 

[janfiers]

Looks good to me

 

[posh totty]

with the risk of leg breaks in igs would it be worth compiling a list of vets that would have enough knowledge and experience in dealing with this type of breed and breaks?

 

[Jan Doherty]

Well I can start you off. These are a few years old now but I started to compile a list for the IG Club Bulletin when I was Chairman.

The best in the country is the Glascow Veterinery college and there is a vets near Moulton, Northampton (Next to the Moulton College) I will try to look up.

If you do have a leg break you should try to have the leg plated and not have a frame put on (the sort that sticks through the leg)

The average cost of a leg break these days is around £1200 plus

Mr J Davies

Brookfield Veterinery Hospital

Old Eign Hill

Hereford

Tel. 01432 357222

Willows Veterinery Centre

78 Tanworth Lane

Shirley Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4DR

Tel 0121 7451354

Wey Referrals

125-129 Chertsey Road

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BP

Tel. 01483 729194

 

[posh totty]

next suggestion please everybody,

which insurance company would you recommend for cover in this breed and your reasons why? thank you

im with asda coz they ticked all the boxes i felt at the time i needed , as time has gone on and i have learnt more im now considering moving to marks and spencer as they will continue to pay for life long illnesses

 

[zilloot]

I use Marks and Spencer for 6 dogs. (The 7th is too old at 12.5years).

(M&S will cover for life if you start off with a younger dog - she was just too old to start the policy.)

I pay around £11.50 per dog and my two 9yr olds are around £15 - both with no excess to pay on each claim! Brilliant!

They're very good at paying up too and friendly UK based phone service :thumbsup:

I've read the small print and am happy with their 3rd party cover etc too. It's always worth comparing the things you never think about, like kennelling costs, but you can never be sure. I think M&S are very competitive :thumbsup:

 

[MrsWill]

I am a proud IG owner. I have a black male IG "Sir Pogo" I was wanting to find him a girlfriend but where I am in virgina there aren't many IG owners. Help!I have no idea what to do on how to find him a girl. I also want to lure race him for fun. He is registard and has a champion blood line but I don't want to do what has to be done on that level. What is the best way to start him on lure training? Any info would be great.

Thanks

Missy

 

[Jim111]

Hey there, I was wondering where I could find Italian Greyhound breeders in the UK. I'm after a puppy!

Thanks!

 

[posh totty]

try the kennel club, and also the italian greyhound club, try shirley at italian greyhound rescue also go to as many shows as you can have a look and a chat with people , you will find many sources of info at the shows, good luck in your search!!! :thumbsup: