Hi! from Japan!! I have watched all your youtube videos of Nello. I fell in love with Nello the moment I was searching for how to raise an iggy since I bought my beloved Emma. I agree. an iggy is not for anyone. I found this breed to match with my personal characteristic traits and my daily routine life. I just wanted to write and say that I missed you all and am glad that you are back. I understand how hard at times it is to load up on the youtube but am very happy to see you guys again. Like I said, I really fell in love with Nello that four months ago, I bought another iggy and named him Nello!! Thank you for your vlogs and am looking foward to your next one!!!
I had two Iggys, they were both fine while I was at work, then the older one passed away. The younger one developed separation anxiety within a month. Now she likes to be with me all the time and gets very upset when I leave.
Ugh this is such a worry of mine. My older one is only 3 years old but my 9 month old baby girl is soooo attached to him. When my husband takes only the 3 year old for a walk, she will be howling crying and panicking! It’s basically like he’s all she’s ever known is having her brother there. With him being our first, he’s very comfortable being alone and very well behaved too. I hate even thinking of the future where she may very well be without him but I can’t help but imagine how she’ll react 😭
I'd argue, someone with a 9-5 job who doesn't have anyone else to look after the dog while they are gone and no money for a dog sitter, should not get ANY dog. Dogs are animals with very tight social bonds, being alone is against their very nature. Even if they don't howl, it is still stressful for any dog to be alone on a regular basis. I really doubt it would be possible for such an owner to have a good bond with their dog. And also has anyone ever tried not to pee for an entire day?
Yes I agree, but that’s why I said „especially“ not an Italian Greyhound as from my experience they struggle even more with being separated from their family
I am disagreed. We are all living in a very artificial world and if you live in the city your environment may as well be closer to mars and yet we survive fine. The dog is not a wild animal so it will adapt. Ofcourse, one should never underestimate the responsibilities of raising a dog and the cost is off the chart but dont feel discourage just because you work for a living.
Of course EVERY dog has a strong bond with his humans and do not like being separated from them, but those who spend time with Italian Greyhound know that they are EXTRA-EXTRA-sensitive dogs, feeling the stress even DEEPER than the other breeds. They are like sponges and every mood YOU have seems to reflect in them, I've never seen this being SO STRONG with other breeds (maybe it exists, I do not know ALL the breeds so well).
You are so correct. I had a wonderful Italian greyhound for 16 years. My son always said that she was the daughter that I never had! Great tips. Thanks
All except long hours are ok, as I work road construction. Thankfully for me I can definitely have someone take care of an Italian Greyhound for me when I’m working my 16 hour days in the middle of the road construction season (live very close to family) so if I get an Italian Greyhound it will always have someone there with them. Usually it’s not nearly as many hours until the middle of the season especially with our rainy season right up until July! Great video as always and very important information to have for anyone considering getting an Italian Greyhound you guys are awesome & I look forward to seeing your next video 😎👍👍
Thank you so much for your comment 😊 It‘s great you would have someone who will take care of your Iggy while you are working long hours. Preparation is everything 💪🏼
They're the best dogs ever...and no matter what she says They're extremely popular and sell well. I breed them, I normally have a long waiting list. And every person that buys one is overjoyed with their new companion...matter of fact many of my clients come back for a second and a third puppy. So this speaks volumes to me about the breed. ❤❤❤
They are cold all the time and need a coat with long legs. They need a snood to cover their ears. They rarely house break. They will need to sleep in bed under the covers. Some of them are fragile and they can break legs easily. They cannot hold their bladders for more than 6 hours.
@@8675-__ Still, Italian Greyhounds are not for every owner, whether they "sell well" or not. She makes some excellent points about what IGs need and since they are small and delicate, owners need to be very sure they are being honest with themselves about whether they can provide the right home for them. It's getting harder and harder to find IGs; they don't come into rescue very often and you're right that waiting lists for IGs can be long. They are an exceptionally wonderful breed but they do require the right owner and breeder. Unfortunately, there are breeders who are not reputable (that was my first IG rescue) so owners must be diligent in their research.
I've had 6. The Only breed I'll ever have. So Loving. Wonderful, Sweet, Smart. Love's their owner, So Very Special. Everyone needs to go out and buy, or adopt one. You'll NEVER regret it. I leave cartoons on for my baby so he won't get lonely.
Best dog we ever had. Smart, fun, friendly. Yes, a little work, but it is well worth it. If you don't want your dog to own you, don't get one. Her dog must not be secure. We left our dog in the house for several hours and as long as we took them out for potty, we never had any problems. He actually would leave our tv room and spend time by along in another room. He was very secure. We took him camping, on an 8 mile hike in the mountains. We loved him and we miss him more than anything you can imagine.
I live near the beach in Japan where people dress up their dogs all the time, and I work from home. I've always wanted an Italian greyhound and after this video I think it's the right breed for me. Thank you so much!
I have always been a pitbull type. My Ex brought home a puppy Iggy and I thought WTF is that, 5 min later we were besties. Now I have two. They are special, most of the time I'm aloud on the couch or in my bed.😂 I don't care but they have cost a small fortune. I pay for dental cleaning every 6 months. Insurance is a must. I cannot let them off leash unless in a fenced off area. Sight hounds see something they go after something.😂 But best animal!
Most people work full time jobs away from their homes and have dogs. Since forever. And dogs get used to it. Nobody should tell anybody to not have dogs because they work full time jobs. I’m pretty sure every dog owner would love to take their dogs to work but unfortunately it ain’t possible for everybody. As long as you spend time with your dogs when you get home it’s fine. Even if you work from home or can take your dog to work everyday you still have doctor appointments, grocery shopping and a long list of many more things to do where you won’t be able to take your dog along with you so does that make you a bad dog parent? I don’t think so. You are not a worse dog parent because you work away from home. Don’t spread negativity because everybody deserves to love and be loved by such kind animals.
I‘m not spreading negativity and saying you can’t leave your dog alone at all, I‘m just saying if you‘ll be gone too much then maybe you shouldn’t get a dog and especially not an Iggy 😊
I agree. While this is probably not the breed for someone who has to work long hrs, comments about people not owning dogs at all because they work a full time job is just ridiculous. Now should people get a little puppy? No. But plenty of adult dogs do just fine at home alone, especially if they get plenty of attention when their humans return
Dogs are social animals, and they do emotionally suffer when left alone for longer periods every single day, hence if you have to be away for your entire 8-hour working day, and have no one to look after your dog, then you should not be getting a dog. It’s as simple as that. In Sweden it has actually become illegal to leave dogs alone for more than six hours, hence a lot of dogs go to daycare, and I'm hoping that more countries will start having similar laws in order to protect the wellbeing of our furry friends.
We have had two Italian Greyhound’s and both were extremely hard to house break and can take a long time. Also, they don’t like to go out if it’s raining and don’t like to go outside if the ground is wet. And, be careful if off leash, like other site hounds they are bread for the chase and if they see a rabbit or other small animal they will be extremely hard to control.
On the positive side, they are extremely sweet, playful, gentle with children and other pets and very smart. One of the oldest breeds, in the renaissance they were even smaller, about 6 pounds, and were very popular with the court ladies.
This is very interesting because everything you’re stating is the complete opposite to my Italian greyhound! I feel like what everyone needs to remember is every dog is different no matter what the breed is! It’s all down to how you raise them.
That is indeed very interesting. You are absolutely right but some things are not in your control, no matter how you raise them. So I would say yours is a beautiful exception from the average Iggy then 🤗
A lot of temperant depands on the breed line. My uncles iggys were always confident and outgoing and not to clingy at all. But we live in America and so the genetics could be so very different even within the same breed.
My mom, who likes some independence, loves Italian Greyhounds so so much. Her dog is 16 going onto 17 years old now, I call him an old man. He does follow Mom everywhere and it's really silly. Though back in 2010 my mom had to leave for a long time because of family issues, and I remember having to take care of him and going to school... I left him up to 10 hours at times, because I had no other choice, but usually 8 hours, in a cage, so he wouldn't pee and poop everywhere. He held on back then. It's amazing that he didn't suffer too badly from separation anxiety afterwards. He and mom love each other very much, and I think that's the reason he survived for so long.
Dogs can do fine while people are at work during the day especially if they have a companion. My uncle always had iggys in pairs and they did great. But they also got lots of excersize and really good care overall so that helps. I work with dogs for a living and I love your channell!
Very true I leave my small Yorkies at home all day while we work my husband and I they have each other we leave down pee pads and their water bowl and food we never have any problems at all.
Italians can sleep 18 hours a day....so you take them for a piss and crate them or give them a small room when you go to work for maximum 6 hours, it's okay. Italians come in the bathroom with you
I have one and being a dog groomer he comes to work with me everyday! I have another dog, a chi-yorkie, and he does well being with her if I'm gone running errands. As I'm writing this, he's laying on top of me resting......❤ Love him so much!
I had 3 Iggies and I adored them. I LOVE, LOVE the breed. It is the breed for me. But I would add a 4th reason someone should not get an I.G. Iggies are bred to look like their bigger counterparts, Whippets and Greyhounds, just a tiny version. But that also makes them very fragile in bone structure. They are almost as agile as a cat and those long legs are pencil thin, they break easily. Broken legs are the biggest injury with I.G.'s and are expensive fixes usually requiring microsurgery. Among my 3, over the course of their 16 yrs with us, we had 3 broken legs and a broken toe. Back then the cost was about $3,000 per incident and I'm sure it's more than that now. So you need to be in a financial position to be able to fix broken legs. I mean, you can't put down a healthy dog just because of a broken leg when the prognosis is back to 100% with the surgery. So you get the surgery and do all the postop recuperation and rehab. Just be sure you can afford to do that if you get the breed because it happens so easily. It's very important to keep their weight down to normal range for an I.G. because jumping on and off couches, beds, etc with too much weight... broken leg. Have a flat, fenced in backyard and always stay with them when they are outside for 2 reasons: they make a tasty meal for carnivorous birds and they can break a leg just running. I had one broken leg because they were running together outside and they stop on a dime and twist and... broken leg. Lower your bed or make ramps to discourage them from jumping too high. One of mine jumped on our high bed, just missed it sliding down into the bed rail and... broken leg and toe. You don't want them going up and down too many stairs. I had 5 steps from the patio to the flat yard and one of mine broke her leg on the steps going down into the yard. I was always with them when it happened so I got them to the vet quick. It drove me crazy thinking what if I hadn't been there? So I made the inlaw suite into a dog room. We kept low beds on the floor so whenever we left there was no jumping or stairs and stuff. They had their own TV, kitchen, bathroom, den and bedroom. I wish I could have some more I.G.'s because I so love the breed. They are worth everything you put into them. So elegant, sweet, docile, dependent and loving. All 3 of mine lived 16 years. Unfortunately they died within a 6 months period and my heart was broken. I couldn't find a replacement so I got a long haired chihuahua and a Yorkie from rescue. But I would snatch up an I.G. again in a heartbeat.
@@OlimpioPagnerani They were all three rescues that I adopted so I don't know any lineage. My Vet and the Specialist that had to do the microsurgery to set the legs (at $2500-$3000 per incidence) said it was very common injuries for the breed. And I found it true with my three. They were so worth it though. I love the breed. They all healed well and we had 16 years with each one of them.
This is such an important comment, especially how fragile the Iggy bone structure is. There's also breakages in their tail bones, as I've seen in one of the Iggies I follow on Instagram (along with Nello 😉). Sometimes leading to partial amputation of their tails. There's another set of Iggies that I follow who each broke a front leg 2 days apart, doing separate things because they're little daredevils. I'd love nothing more than to become an Iggy's human, but unfortunately I don't have the finances for the veterinary care and quality/quantity of clothing they need to keep them warm and dry, as I live in N.E. United States.
Thank you for posting this video. I am thinking of getting a MIGH as a my support animal. Needy and affectionate is what I need. I love Nello. He's adorable. Can't await to get mine now.
You are spot on correct 👍 you can not leave an Iggy home alone for too long! They are super sensitive dogs…and yes they are more like children. Thank you for your time and energy trying to help and educate those that have never owned one of these special animals ❤
I must be lucky. I have a 15 year old Italian Greyhound and she is not overly clingy and has never had separation anxiety. She does wear clothes a lot even in the summer, due to air conditioning. I think my dog has more clothes than I do!
I feel like if you teach your dog to be clingy they will be. She seems to be the type to over exaggerate things and be a bit dramatic. I feel like if your dog is comfortable and understands that when you leave that you are coming back they will be ok. You just have to get them used to things at a young age.
Our Iggy is fine when we're at work full time. He goes in the crate when we leave for work and the cats hang around him, one (Ragdoll) likes to sleep near the crate lol, but for the most part he just sleeps by himself when we're at work, snoring away. Granted we trained him to sleep in his crate when we're out pretty young (intentionally leaving him for a few hours at a time as a puppy so he got used to it) and now he's completely fine at 10 months. Like someone else said, every dog is different, even if the breeds trend the same way.
My IGGY lived to be 19. They are a wonderful affectionate dog. However, many never fully housebreak. You are lucky if it can hold its bladder for 6 hours. They have extreme cold intolerance. We keep our house at 71 degrees year round and we had to place a long sleeved fleece sweater on her in the house. During the winter here in MN, we placed 3 coats on her with booty's and a Snood which is a hood that goes all the way around the head to cover their tissue paper thin ears from frost bite. Brushing their teeth is a must because they tend to have severe tooth decay.
I just lost one of my chihuahua/iggy mixes, who was always with me, and my heart is heavy. Seeing Nello reminds me of one of my other dogs who went over the rainbow bridge a few years ago. He would always lick my husband’s arm to groom him. I’m hoping we can get another one someday. Thank you for your video though! They’re definitely velcro dogs who don’t like not being with their person 25 hours a day (they don’t seem to understand there’s only 24 hours in a day lol)
Most people I know work a 9-5 job and have a dog. To say that people who work a 9-5 should not have a dog would discount many loving families and would end up with most dogs in shelters. I agree this might not be the breed for someone like this....and that someone like this should not get a puppy. But many dogs are fine staying at home 9-5. Some people can come home for lunch. I have multiple dogs and work 10 hrs. I come home at lunch for a quick potty break for the dogs and then have to continue to work. On my days off and when I get home, they gets lots of attention. My dogs are well cared for and loved and quite happy.
@@damuffin91it depends on how much confidence you give your dog from a young age. I’ve always worked and just had one dog without any issues. Just like people and kids you just have to communicate and have a routine.
So happy to hear from you. I love you both to watch since more than a Year now und i would really enjoy to see more of you walkies or vlogs. Keep going.💙🐾
Please DO NOT feel sorry for interruptions in vlogs (we know well that making videos requires time and work), we are just HAPPY to hear about Nello from time to time :) We are glad to see that everything is OK. 😊 Besides, when living with Italian Greyhound, it becomes even HARDER to do things that are not… being with your Italian Greyhound! :) They even get jealous when you talk on the phone (happened to me AGAIN yesterday).
Yes! They are such sweet, sweet dogs. One thing I would add is that you shouldn't get an Italian Greyhound if you are not a patient person. IGs need a calm, confident, and patient person since they are so sensitive.
I have an 11 month old iggy and I live alone and work. If I work 5+ hours I make sure to have someone come over to let him outside and to spend some time with him but it is doable. He does not like to be alone but he manages as long as someone checks in on him. It is doable and he is used to it as this is all he’s known since I got him as a puppy.
It may work for some, that is true 😊 That‘s why I said there are a few Iggies that will be okay with it. And it‘s great you have someone to check on him ☺️
We've had two. Saxon is gone, but we still have Della. They do have separation anxiety even when you are there. 😂 Our IG is litter-box trained. Once trained they get the run of the house. We can leave for long periods, 5 hours, maybe. Della gets an upset stomach and gets a Tagamint. I worked, when I worked, mostly at home and now we're retired. Della is so sweet and wants to be in your face and in your bed under the covers. Find A place where they can sun themselves. They're very cat-like. They love high places, warm blankets. If you have this kind of setup, you should be okay leaving for hours because they have their litter-box and places they can hide. They get scared easy and they don't like to be outside in high heat, rain, snow and cold. They'll tend to pee inside and you can't get mad. Litter-box training is very easy. It's patience, patience. Order a a dog tray box online. Use puppy training pads as you normally do, then you'll move to the only puppy pad is in the tray. Gradually, over time, begin to move the tray to where it's always going to be. Eventually they'll start going in it all the time and want privacy. Do not put the tray on carpet. They dribble and sometimes miss. They will continue to pee on the carpet if they smell it. I use a baby diaper pail to throw dirty pads in. You can get 100 pads on Chewy for $19. You can fold them so they can pee on it twice. My Della was named on her papers, Bonnie's Sweet Della. Her mother was Bonnie. They are smart dogs, and have really different personalities. If you get an IG get ready for a lot of cuddling and giving praise and little treats for going potty in their box. Winter, yes, they need a coat. Consider a very puffy dog bed so they can stick their noses inside. They are also very sly like a cat. They prance normally, but if they're scared they'll walk slowly and quietly away while turning their head as though you can't see them.
I had 3 Iggys for the past 10 years. My oldest one died a month after he turned 10. Kidney disease was worsening, so we helped him cross the rainbow bridge. He would've been 11 this year. My other 2 are 10 and 7.
For us, if we don't go out at least 5 times a day with our little Iggy, he will start peeing in the house. When we wanted to get an Iggy, everyone said that they aren't that well potty trained. We fixed that by going outside a lot. I imagine that only walking an Iggy 3 times for instance is too little. So that is also something I tell others to be aware of. Love the video, everything you say is true for us as well. But I am really happy with my Iggy, I always want an Iggy now 🥰.
If on days when you don't happen to go out as often, will your Iggy let you know that he needs to... go out? Or are you going to get a surprise whether you like it or not? 😉🤔😳
Haha luckily I don't test this as much but yes, especially when he has to wait a little longer inside when we are out he will pee inside the house. If we walk him 5 times a day, it doesn't happen :). I know that you can train your Iggy with a bell for instance so that he will let you know when he needs to go. Our iggy thrives on his schedule and that's fine for us 🥰. Hope that answers your question! @@omnipresent1215
Enzo has 4 hours alone time in middle of the day, and he sleeps in my spot on the couch waiting for me to get home, i know this because i have a feeder machine with a camera and microphone.
PostScript; he is potty trained to pee n poo in the crate. Lots of folks got rid of their Iggy's after COVID because they pee allot(small blatter). If ya want one please do your own research, it goes along way!❤ My Iggy's and my parents pitbull are besties!
I feel like you're describing my little havanese :) She comes to work with me at my shop. She's also very affectionate, silly, adorable, always needs to be around her people, has to wear sweaters... Although, she doesn't walk so close to me that she's stepping on the base of my flip flops- unlike my mom's mini schnauzer does with me when I'm watching her. My havanese can also be content to sit across the room and nurse on her bed, as long as she can see you or knows you're in the room (unless she wants to go hide something and doesn't want anyone to see where she puts it, or if there's too much going on in the room)- whereas the mini schnauzer will bark if I sit down on the couch and don't put her up there, or if I go upstairs and don't bring her up within 20 seconds. Although, my havanese can jump and do the stairs, but the mini schnauzer came from a foster home who got her from an awful Amish kennel, of which that woman's team had gotten shut down for unethical practices, neglect, abuse, etc. My havanese came from an Amish home who had just one female dog who had two babies. So, my pup was played with, babied, and always had her people, her sister, and her mama. The schnauzer was apparently confined to a tiny crate, on top of another crate.f Schnauzer is afraid of the dog trimmer, which I noticed as I was going to buzz off a little mat that was bothering her. Havanese likes the trimmer (which also has a massage side), as long as it's not being used on her face for more than a few minutes after trimming her whiskers. When havanese plays, she's pretty gentle and I have to let her win. When schnauzer plays, she will rip the toy out of my havanese's mouth, out of my hand, etc. It bothers me because I don't want schnauzer to hurt my dog or discourage her from playing. Schnauzer will steal my havanese's food and treats... which is really frustrating, as my girl likes to hide her treats and bones and certain toys for later, and she only eats when she's hungry and feels like eating. So when schnauzer is around, I have to put havanese's food up on the couch, even at work. But they do tend to get along, at the end of the day. Anyway.. they are worlds apart! Glad to see your dog is so happy and well! 🥰
We've had 5 over the years. We currently have a 13 yr old female and a 5 yr old male, along with a big boy 5 yr old retired racer full sized greyhound. Ours do great while we are at work during the day, probably because they have the company of the others. Our worst issue with most has been potty training. Obviously they have the bladder size of a tiny animal but after some time it gets better. I've also noticed after having both females and males that the males are much more clingy and attention hogging. Our females have been more independent. Same goes with the full size greys. But yea, there's very little opportunity for privacy or sleeping alone with IGs around! They love to be by you all the time. btw, thats a pretty blue IG you have!
Thank you 💙 I totally agree with what you are saying about females vs. males. From my experience, males are so much more affectionate and most females I‘ve met were also very close with their owners, but way more independent.
I got mine, also a blue, a little over a year ago. This was around the time of your dog show video. Still watching to this day and it’s so funny seeing all the similarities of Nello and mine. I’m lucky enough to work from home but I also don’t feel like I get to give her enough exercise during the day and she wants to play a lot while I work, do you have an opinions/thoughts on doing daycare for a half day every once in a while so they can socialize and wear off some energy? Keep the videos coming!
Oh so happy to hear you are still here ✨🐾 If it‘s a good dog day care, in my opinion there is absolutely nothing that speaks against it 😊 But finding one you fully trust and that knows the special Iggy needs may be a bit of a challenge
I had my iggy in a great doggy daycare twice a week while I worked from home! The best part was they have cameras in all the rooms and you can watch live. It’s actually technically a chain I believe (called Dogtopia, you can see if you have one in your area) The only main issue that sucks and is honestly not even really their own fault was kennel cough. This happens quite often in these environments from what I’ve learned. But when mine got the kennel cough despite being vaccinated, we were really worried! Like he was definitely pretty damn sick. From then on I haven’t bothered with doggie daycares bc it didn’t seem worth the possibility of him getting it AGAIN! That being said, mine was at least pretty great in understanding/acknowledging it once I let them know. They sent out a few emails warning other owners/customers about it, and it did end up that a bunch of dogs had gotten sick there :/
I lost mine 2 days ago. He was 19 years old. I rescued him when he was 7. The best years with a dog! I loved him so much and I miss him terribly 😢. My little gentleman. Definitely it is my favorite breed!
As someone who works from home and who’s husband works from home too, and we are already used to our overly friendly needy cat, it seems like we are the perfect candidates lol
Great video, thank you! We just got Biscuit the Iggy and we adore him but the only thing is that he poops everywhere in his crate overnight. We're trying to figure out if it's an anxiety thing and if we should just keep him in bed with us. Anyone experienced this with their Iggy?
Thank you! You could also try to give him his last meal of the day a bit earlier than you do now. But it could be out of many reasons, it‘s hard to tell
I have a n almost 10-month old Iggy who has peed in her own bed, on my bed, on the couch and on the ottoman, despite much effort with toilet training - She seems toilet trained - but all of a sudden, out of the blue, this will happen. I thought, when she was younger, it was just that she had a small bladder and needed to go, so just went wherever she happened to be. I also wondered if it was because she was trained to use pads and any soft surface was the same as a pad to her. It finally stopped , and I was so pleased, but this week she has started up again, just when I am training her to be in a "pen", so I can actually go out from time to time. I have been feeding her in the pen to adjust her to the environment, but one day this week I left her in it for approx 20 mins and she pooed and peed in there, and then peed on my bed the next day, so I, too, am wondering if it is an anxious response. So good Luck!
My golden retriever exactly the same anywhere you go he's following wants to sleep next to you hates being on his own but I love it for me and my family I love those dogs though thinking of getting one
When you have to leave an Iggy at home alone it is a good idea to leave the windows uncovered and have a piece of furniture they can perch on. My Iggy people watches for hours from his second floor throne.
I would even risk saying that Italian Greyhounds fill your life MORE than other breeds. It is a personal opinion here, of course, but I spent time in my life with other breeds (not all but some), and although ALL are of course equally lovable, none of them gets into you DEEPER than an Italian Greyhound. They are also dogs that requires more time to really know them, and there is definitely something subtle about them (mentally speaking), while the other dogs are maybe usually more… STRAIGHT FORWARD. Anyone can disagree… but this is my experience here. :)
Dogs are pack animals. It's best to have two if working all day. Dogs sleep most of the day. They are just fine and equally loving if you work full time provided they are your focus when you get home. Funny people have no problem throwing their kids in daycare for 8 hours then dance or a sport and spend how much time with them and could care less about forming a bond with them hmmm could be society's problem we are more concerned for our dogs than our humans. 🙄 I say this with experience as I have owned multiple breeds and trained to specific traits. Dogs are amazing and this was a good info video. We currently have a whippet who house trained fully in one week but struggles to be on her own for too long which like you mentioned is a few hours only unlike any other breed we have had. Definitely a Whippet trait I am learning A lot of breeds do fine when given confidence and they feel secure. Consistency and knowing her routine has been very helpful with this. Overly pampered Dogs tend not to be confident dogs and that creates a whole host of problems. You did not mention house training in this breed. I have heard it's extremely difficult. Is this true? I do think they are neat little dogs but maybe too much as it is our whippet and her long legs is always on a lap lol. Thanks for your information!
Thanks for your comment! I made a separate video on potty training as well, unfortunately it is true, many people are struggling to get their Iggy house trained
A few questions, if anyone has time to answer them i would appreciate it! 1. What if you did doggy daycare? I've considered due to my partner and i's overlapping work schedule this may be necessary for any breed, but do you believe this would be suitable? 2. How do they do with cats? I have a few, and they do chase and play with one another, and i feel if i had a dog that did that but was small enough they would feel more comfortable than a larger dog breed.
Ours doesn’t wear clothes. Chihuahuas don’t need them. But he only goes outside in the cold for a pee, if we’re lucky. We have pee pads everywhere because this is a dog who has proved impossible to toilet train. These dogs require the same care as a baby. This is not hyperbole. I know they are a beautiful looking animal, and your heart melts when you see them online, but sometimes looking at a beautiful animal rather than caring for one is the wisest choice. Unless you are willing to devote yourself to caring for your dog 24/7 for their entire lives, please don’t get one. They are so emotionally needy, many people tire of them, but to abandon them to someone else is just cruel. They don’t adjust to change well, as they are devoted to their owners. If you are determined to get an Italian Greyhound, please get two of them, so they have each other to play with and cuddle with. But truthfully, these are delicate animals in every sense of the word, and they demand your presence day and night. Better to consider a different breed.
I currently have a older tea cup chihuahua that weighs 3.5lbs. I’ve had her since she is 12 weeks old. 5:04 I am considering an IG as my next dog when she passes. I live in a hot climate, work mostly from home, and have potty trained 4 small dogs in my life. Is an IG breed right for me? I would love to hear from owners.
I have had a total of 4; all rescues. People can't handle them for many reasons. Potty training is #1 on the list. It takes a long, long time to potty train these dogs. 2nd reason is they are prone to breaking their legs. They like height, but obviously, they don't have claws like a cat to assist when they lose their balance. They also have dental issues as they get older. Brushing their teeth regularly may help. 3 of my IG's lived to be 17 yrs old. My last one died shy of his 16th birthday 2 months ago. My next IG rescue will be a senior (like myself) because a puppy may outlive me.
I have an Italian Greyhound black lab mix and I love her so much but I would never recommend her to anyone. She is constantly anxious, likes to go after other dogs (which is not how she acted initially), and though vocal bears teeth and attempts to bite you if you get in her person bubble. (Again started after we got other dogs) She's a rescue and I love her but I have no idea how to handle her when she gets nippy or when she gets out
I'm owned by 3 IGs - Bob- an 18yr old male, Gabby a 16yr old female and Allie - a 9mo old female.❤❤ Plus a 6yr old GSD who my puppy IG absolutely LOVES. Yes for the last 19yrs, I've worked from home.😉 great video. 😊
My girl was fine home alone. Appropriately loving, amazingly adaptable. Very smart. Maybe the difference between males and females you pointed out in your other vid?
Great responsible video. We are Rhodesian Ridgeback lifers but have done alot of research and The Italian Greyhounds will be our next bred when our current 2 grow up and pass. They are surprisingly similar breeds in many ways especially if you can spend alot of time with them and have a pair. It might be 10 years away but were already excited by these little crazy cute puppies!!!!
Hi! I want an Iggy but I have a full time job, I just wanted to know if an Iggy would manage the separation anxiety better if he had a fellow Iggy to stay with him while I'm out. Thanks for your help! Nello is so cute 😍
Hi, I am by no my mean a specialist but I would say no. I own my IGGY for 4 months now and I am realising how much they need their humans. Too add up to my feeling, before I adopt my dog, my mom warned me about a neighbor who tought the same as you and now she has 2 very anxious IGGY with separation issues. One dog is getting the other more anxious. Of course, i can't tell how they were educated... You best bet would be to contact a good breeder and ask their toughts on this.
@@aurora1445 I asked precisely to decide if I can have an Iggy or not. No need to be so passive agressive towards a person who is trying to do their best before making such a big decision.
I agree with Jack. They are probably better off with a friend but that means they can make 4-5h with good training maybe, but I still wouldn’t recommend to leave them alone for a whole day on a regular basis.
Would love to have an IG one day when I have the time and the money. Can you do a video on your experience with obedience training? Would be super interested to hear what you have to say since sighthounds are known to be notoriously stubborn
Me: a remote worker who is clingy with my dogs and want snuggles all the time and keeps trying to get my little deer chihuahua to wear cute doggy sweaters to keep her warm in the winter but she keeps taking them off on her own. Me: *writing this down as a potential dog breed to get in the future*
I miss Regina...she was a miniature greyhound. She was born August 8, 2008. I dont know if she is alive. She lives in Seattle with my daughter. She was a great dog! doggie.
You said you didn't know a dog breed that is so close to you but I think you overlooked Chihuahuas yes many people hate Chihuahuas because they are loud but they are so affectionate to their owners and similar to Italian greyhounds they want to be with you all the time.
Does anyone know how to go about finding a reputable breeder? I live in Maine. I’ve only adopted Greyhounds so I don’t know the first thing about finding a humane breeder. I’ve heard absolutely awful things so that’s why I’ve always adopted but my last Greyhound won’t be around forever😪 and I’d give anything to have an Italian Greyhound. They are much more portable than my big Greys. Thank you!
Thanks for the video, but if someone is working in a full time job i would not recommend any dog. All dogs suffer from staying home alone all day. Plz consider having some cats or a turtle if you have to work all day. thx
Is my first time having Italian Greyhound when I bother they told me that it was a doberman and a chihuahua when I took her to get her groom they said that she was an Italian greyhound loving dog very nice dog she's well trained on the pee pee pad I'm nervous to take her out because she's so small that I think she's going to get through the the collar and run away on me it's a little nervous for me I don't know what really I should do maybe you can help me if you can send me some clues of what I should do she's about to 14 months old now I got her at 2 months but she was very very nervous so the people that had her she was very nervous I need a little help from you if you get a chance give me your help
Doberman and chihuahua that is so funny but also so true! I have an Iggy too. Best thing to remember is that an Iggy is a tiny dog that does not realise it is a tiny dog. They think they are big and fierce and they are the best small dogs because they are not wimpy or afraid of adventure. They love adventure! We use a harness on our Iggy which goes around her whole body and has three clips. The leash clips to the back not the neck - there is no way she can get out. Our Iggy has a big sister who is a black Labrador and she adores the big dog and feels much more confident and secure because she can always run and sit on her sister for protection! I know "get another, bigger dog" isn't always useful advice but we already had our lab and added the iggy and it has worked out very well for us.
If you travel a lot, then don't get an Italian greyhound. Even thought they're small and easy to carry with you, they hate being away from home. They have anxiety that they'll be abandoned in some strange place.
I don’t know if that‘s true for all Iggies. I would say it depends a lot on their personality and the kind of travel you have planned 😊 Sometimes it’s better not to bring them on vacation with you - that is if you have someone who can take care of them of course ☺️
We travel a lot around the US and always bring out 2 iggies with us. We drive to accommodate them and they love it. They get to see family members that they love and haven’t seen in a while. We even moved to 2 different states with them once in a uhaul. My husband 2 iggies and I in the front seat of a uhaul.
There is no doubt you are a terrific Mom to that iggy. I also believe many of your big concerns are tied to your own over protective motherly ways. Any tiny short haired "toy breed" has the issues you raise. The best dog of my life was a F.B. minpin I was lucky to share life with for 11 years. Currently have a minpin mix and a Cavalier KC spaniel. Looking for the correct Iggy right now. Reminder from a 65 YO Italian who has 2 kids. (both well into adulthood) Two legged children are FULL of idiosyncrasies, issues, problems, and special needs too!! Peace
yeah I was gonna say... as the dog, as the owner. the problem is her not the dog. she clearly trained the thing like a baby so of course it's going to act like a nervous needy baby. the problem is women who don't know how to be alpha, lead with confidence or put down rules then they think all dogs are needy babied. they cave to any whining etc. My italian grey chihuahua absolutely confident and not a problem AT. ALL.
I love my Iggy boom Miss Raspberry Pearl. She is my love,my running partner, cuddle bug. You are totally right about the breed. They need exercise and lots of 💕 love
I have two tiny Yorkies and they are fine together at home all day while my husband and I work, we put out pee pads just in case of accidents. They do great all day by themselves they have each other as companions. We leave the food bowl down and the water bowl no problems ever.
Hi! from Japan!! I have watched all your youtube videos of Nello. I fell in love with Nello the moment I was searching for how to raise an iggy since I bought my beloved Emma. I agree. an iggy is not for anyone. I found this breed to match with my personal characteristic traits and my daily routine life. I just wanted to write and say that I missed you all and am glad that you are back. I understand how hard at times it is to load up on the youtube but am very happy to see you guys again. Like I said, I really fell in love with Nello that four months ago, I bought another iggy and named him Nello!! Thank you for your vlogs and am looking foward to your next one!!!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, that really made my day 🥰 Say hi to your Nello from us 🐾
Thank you so much!!! Nello and Emma both watch you guys and I think they are fans of Nello too💘💘💘💘
I had two Iggys, they were both fine while I was at work, then the older one passed away. The younger one developed separation anxiety within a month. Now she likes to be with me all the time and gets very upset when I leave.
Oh poor thing. Maybe you need to get her another sibling then ☺️
Ugh this is such a worry of mine. My older one is only 3 years old but my 9 month old baby girl is soooo attached to him. When my husband takes only the 3 year old for a walk, she will be howling crying and panicking! It’s basically like he’s all she’s ever known is having her brother there.
With him being our first, he’s very comfortable being alone and very well behaved too. I hate even thinking of the future where she may very well be without him but I can’t help but imagine how she’ll react 😭
Sounds like you need to get another little friend companion for your baby.
same
How does she show the separation anxiety?
I'd argue, someone with a 9-5 job who doesn't have anyone else to look after the dog while they are gone and no money for a dog sitter, should not get ANY dog. Dogs are animals with very tight social bonds, being alone is against their very nature. Even if they don't howl, it is still stressful for any dog to be alone on a regular basis. I really doubt it would be possible for such an owner to have a good bond with their dog. And also has anyone ever tried not to pee for an entire day?
Yes I agree, but that’s why I said „especially“ not an Italian Greyhound as from my experience they struggle even more with being separated from their family
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I am disagreed. We are all living in a very artificial world and if you live in the city your environment may as well be closer to mars and yet we survive fine. The dog is not a wild animal so it will adapt. Ofcourse, one should never underestimate the responsibilities of raising a dog and the cost is off the chart but dont feel discourage just because you work for a living.
Of course EVERY dog has a strong bond with his humans and do not like being separated from them, but those who spend time with Italian Greyhound know that they are EXTRA-EXTRA-sensitive dogs, feeling the stress even DEEPER than the other breeds.
They are like sponges and every mood YOU have seems to reflect in them, I've never seen this being SO STRONG with other breeds (maybe it exists, I do not know ALL the breeds so well).
You're absolutely right.
You are so correct. I had a wonderful Italian greyhound for 16 years. My son always said that she was the daughter that I never had! Great tips. Thanks
Thank you for your comment 🙏🏻
All except long hours are ok, as I work road construction. Thankfully for me I can definitely have someone take care of an Italian Greyhound for me when I’m working my 16 hour days in the middle of the road construction season (live very close to family) so if I get an Italian Greyhound it will always have someone there with them. Usually it’s not nearly as many hours until the middle of the season especially with our rainy season right up until July! Great video as always and very important information to have for anyone considering getting an Italian Greyhound you guys are awesome & I look forward to seeing your next video 😎👍👍
Thank you so much for your comment 😊 It‘s great you would have someone who will take care of your Iggy while you are working long hours. Preparation is everything 💪🏼
As an affectionate person who works from home you just made me want to get one even more
They're the best dogs ever...and no matter what she says They're extremely popular and sell well. I breed them, I normally have a long waiting list. And every person that buys one is overjoyed with their new companion...matter of fact many of my clients come back for a second and a third puppy. So this speaks volumes to me about the breed. ❤❤❤
They are cold all the time and need a coat with long legs. They need a snood to cover their ears. They rarely house break. They will need to sleep in bed under the covers. Some of them are fragile and they can break legs easily. They cannot hold their bladders for more than 6 hours.
I have wanted one for a while but this video made me realize it would be need more work than I thought . Hasn’t changed my mind though.
@@8675-__ Still, Italian Greyhounds are not for every owner, whether they "sell well" or not. She makes some excellent points about what IGs need and since they are small and delicate, owners need to be very sure they are being honest with themselves about whether they can provide the right home for them. It's getting harder and harder to find IGs; they don't come into rescue very often and you're right that waiting lists for IGs can be long. They are an exceptionally wonderful breed but they do require the right owner and breeder. Unfortunately, there are breeders who are not reputable (that was my first IG rescue) so owners must be diligent in their research.
I've had 6. The Only breed I'll ever have. So Loving. Wonderful, Sweet, Smart. Love's their owner, So Very Special. Everyone needs to go out and buy, or adopt one. You'll NEVER regret it. I leave cartoons on for my baby so he won't get lonely.
Best dog we ever had. Smart, fun, friendly. Yes, a little work, but it is well worth it. If you don't want your dog to own you, don't get one. Her dog must not be secure. We left our dog in the house for several hours and as long as we took them out for potty, we never had any problems. He actually would leave our tv room and spend time by along in another room. He was very secure. We took him camping, on an 8 mile hike in the mountains. We loved him and we miss him more than anything you can imagine.
@@isaakig2676 Don't buy! Rescue 🛟
I live near the beach in Japan where people dress up their dogs all the time, and I work from home. I've always wanted an Italian greyhound and after this video I think it's the right breed for me. Thank you so much!
I have always been a pitbull type. My Ex brought home a puppy Iggy and I thought WTF is that, 5 min later we were besties. Now I have two. They are special, most of the time I'm aloud on the couch or in my bed.😂 I don't care but they have cost a small fortune. I pay for dental cleaning every 6 months. Insurance is a must. I cannot let them off leash unless in a fenced off area. Sight hounds see something they go after something.😂 But best animal!
Most people work full time jobs away from their homes and have dogs. Since forever. And dogs get used to it. Nobody should tell anybody to not have dogs because they work full time jobs. I’m pretty sure every dog owner would love to take their dogs to work but unfortunately it ain’t possible for everybody. As long as you spend time with your dogs when you get home it’s fine. Even if you work from home or can take your dog to work everyday you still have doctor appointments, grocery shopping and a long list of many more things to do where you won’t be able to take your dog along with you so does that make you a bad dog parent? I don’t think so. You are not a worse dog parent because you work away from home. Don’t spread negativity because everybody deserves to love and be loved by such kind animals.
I‘m not spreading negativity and saying you can’t leave your dog alone at all, I‘m just saying if you‘ll be gone too much then maybe you shouldn’t get a dog and especially not an Iggy 😊
I agree. While this is probably not the breed for someone who has to work long hrs, comments about people not owning dogs at all because they work a full time job is just ridiculous. Now should people get a little puppy? No. But plenty of adult dogs do just fine at home alone, especially if they get plenty of attention when their humans return
Everybody is so perfect on the internet
Thank you for pointing out this nonsense.
Dogs are social animals, and they do emotionally suffer when left alone for longer periods every single day, hence if you have to be away for your entire 8-hour working day, and have no one to look after your dog, then you should not be getting a dog. It’s as simple as that. In Sweden it has actually become illegal to leave dogs alone for more than six hours, hence a lot of dogs go to daycare, and I'm hoping that more countries will start having similar laws in order to protect the wellbeing of our furry friends.
We have had two Italian Greyhound’s and both were extremely hard to house break and can take a long time. Also, they don’t like to go out if it’s raining and don’t like to go outside if the ground is wet. And, be careful if off leash, like other site hounds they are bread for the chase and if they see a rabbit or other small animal they will be extremely hard to control.
Sounds like my min pincher ! Thanks for the real talk 😅
On the positive side, they are extremely sweet, playful, gentle with children and other pets and very smart. One of the oldest breeds, in the renaissance they were even smaller, about 6 pounds, and were very popular with the court ladies.
This is very interesting because everything you’re stating is the complete opposite to my Italian greyhound! I feel like what everyone needs to remember is every dog is different no matter what the breed is! It’s all down to how you raise them.
That is indeed very interesting. You are absolutely right but some things are not in your control, no matter how you raise them. So I would say yours is a beautiful exception from the average Iggy then 🤗
A lot of temperant depands on the breed line. My uncles iggys were always confident and outgoing and not to clingy at all. But we live in America and so the genetics could be so very different even within the same breed.
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Probably they are mixed with whippet. American Italian greyhounds are not so pure line.
I have two and they are extremely opposite 😂❤
I have an Iggy and what you are saying the opposite of mine. Please keep in mind that all dogs have individual personalities.
My mom, who likes some independence, loves Italian Greyhounds so so much. Her dog is 16 going onto 17 years old now, I call him an old man. He does follow Mom everywhere and it's really silly. Though back in 2010 my mom had to leave for a long time because of family issues, and I remember having to take care of him and going to school... I left him up to 10 hours at times, because I had no other choice, but usually 8 hours, in a cage, so he wouldn't pee and poop everywhere. He held on back then. It's amazing that he didn't suffer too badly from separation anxiety afterwards. He and mom love each other very much, and I think that's the reason he survived for so long.
Dogs can do fine while people are at work during the day especially if they have a companion. My uncle always had iggys in pairs and they did great. But they also got lots of excersize and really good care overall so that helps. I work with dogs for a living and I love your channell!
thank you for your feedback! :)
Very true I leave my small Yorkies at home all day while we work my husband and I they have each other we leave down pee pads and their water bowl and food we never have any problems at all.
Italians can sleep 18 hours a day....so you take them for a piss and crate them or give them a small room when you go to work for maximum 6 hours, it's okay. Italians come in the bathroom with you
I have one and being a dog groomer he comes to work with me everyday! I have another dog, a chi-yorkie, and he does well being with her if I'm gone running errands. As I'm writing this, he's laying on top of me resting......❤ Love him so much!
I had 3 Iggies and I adored them. I LOVE, LOVE the breed. It is the breed for me. But I would add a 4th reason someone should not get an I.G. Iggies are bred to look like their bigger counterparts, Whippets and Greyhounds, just a tiny version. But that also makes them very fragile in bone structure. They are almost as agile as a cat and those long legs are pencil thin, they break easily. Broken legs are the biggest injury with I.G.'s and are expensive fixes usually requiring microsurgery. Among my 3, over the course of their 16 yrs with us, we had 3 broken legs and a broken toe. Back then the cost was about $3,000 per incident and I'm sure it's more than that now. So you need to be in a financial position to be able to fix broken legs. I mean, you can't put down a healthy dog just because of a broken leg when the prognosis is back to 100% with the surgery. So you get the surgery and do all the postop recuperation and rehab. Just be sure you can afford to do that if you get the breed because it happens so easily. It's very important to keep their weight down to normal range for an I.G. because jumping on and off couches, beds, etc with too much weight... broken leg. Have a flat, fenced in backyard and always stay with them when they are outside for 2 reasons: they make a tasty meal for carnivorous birds and they can break a leg just running. I had one broken leg because they were running together outside and they stop on a dime and twist and... broken leg. Lower your bed or make ramps to discourage them from jumping too high. One of mine jumped on our high bed, just missed it sliding down into the bed rail and... broken leg and toe. You don't want them going up and down too many stairs. I had 5 steps from the patio to the flat yard and one of mine broke her leg on the steps going down into the yard. I was always with them when it happened so I got them to the vet quick. It drove me crazy thinking what if I hadn't been there? So I made the inlaw suite into a dog room. We kept low beds on the floor so whenever we left there was no jumping or stairs and stuff. They had their own TV, kitchen, bathroom, den and bedroom. I wish I could have some more I.G.'s because I so love the breed. They are worth everything you put into them. So elegant, sweet, docile, dependent and loving. All 3 of mine lived 16 years. Unfortunately they died within a 6 months period and my heart was broken. I couldn't find a replacement so I got a long haired chihuahua and a Yorkie from rescue. But I would snatch up an I.G. again in a heartbeat.
I had 4 Italian greyhounds and never a broken leg. If they were not puppies, are you sure they haven't a hereditary problem?
@@OlimpioPagnerani They were all three rescues that I adopted so I don't know any lineage. My Vet and the Specialist that had to do the microsurgery to set the legs (at $2500-$3000 per incidence) said it was very common injuries for the breed. And I found it true with my three. They were so worth it though. I love the breed. They all healed well and we had 16 years with each one of them.
This is such an important comment, especially how fragile the Iggy bone structure is.
There's also breakages in their tail bones, as I've seen in one of the Iggies I follow on Instagram (along with Nello 😉). Sometimes leading to partial amputation of their tails.
There's another set of Iggies that I follow who each broke a front leg 2 days apart, doing separate things because they're little daredevils.
I'd love nothing more than to become an Iggy's human, but unfortunately I don't have the finances for the veterinary care and quality/quantity of clothing they need to keep them warm and dry, as I live in N.E. United States.
We got 2 iggys. I feel like if you have 2 they tend to do better alone for a little while since they have each other to play and keep company.
Exactly!
Two dogs are happier left alone, for any breed.
Thank you for posting this video. I am thinking of getting a MIGH as a my support animal. Needy and affectionate is what I need. I love Nello. He's adorable. Can't await to get mine now.
You are spot on correct 👍 you can not leave an Iggy home alone for too long! They are super sensitive dogs…and yes they are more like children. Thank you for your time and energy trying to help and educate those that have never owned one of these special animals ❤
I must be lucky. I have a 15 year old Italian Greyhound and she is not overly clingy and has never had separation anxiety. She does wear clothes a lot even in the summer, due to air conditioning. I think my dog has more clothes than I do!
I feel like if you teach your dog to be clingy they will be. She seems to be the type to over exaggerate things and be a bit dramatic. I feel like if your dog is comfortable and understands that when you leave that you are coming back they will be ok. You just have to get them used to things at a young age.
thats why everyone always gets two, so they don't get lonely
Great video, thanks for your honesty and helpful advice.
as an Italian I am proud of my compatriot.
Awww 🥰😊
Our Iggy is fine when we're at work full time. He goes in the crate when we leave for work and the cats hang around him, one (Ragdoll) likes to sleep near the crate lol, but for the most part he just sleeps by himself when we're at work, snoring away. Granted we trained him to sleep in his crate when we're out pretty young (intentionally leaving him for a few hours at a time as a puppy so he got used to it) and now he's completely fine at 10 months. Like someone else said, every dog is different, even if the breeds trend the same way.
I grew up with an Italian Greyhound. I miss him dearly
My IGGY lived to be 19. They are a wonderful affectionate dog. However, many never fully housebreak. You are lucky if it can hold its bladder for 6 hours. They have extreme cold intolerance. We keep our house at 71 degrees year round and we had to place a long sleeved fleece sweater on her in the house. During the winter here in MN, we placed 3 coats on her with booty's and a Snood which is a hood that goes all the way around the head to cover their tissue paper thin ears from frost bite. Brushing their teeth is a must because they tend to have severe tooth decay.
I just lost one of my chihuahua/iggy mixes, who was always with me, and my heart is heavy. Seeing Nello reminds me of one of my other dogs who went over the rainbow bridge a few years ago. He would always lick my husband’s arm to groom him. I’m hoping we can get another one someday. Thank you for your video though! They’re definitely velcro dogs who don’t like not being with their person 25 hours a day (they don’t seem to understand there’s only 24 hours in a day lol)
I would say as as a Momma to two Chihuahuas. They are also extremely affectionate and needy. They want to be close to me 24/7
Most people I know work a 9-5 job and have a dog. To say that people who work a 9-5 should not have a dog would discount many loving families and would end up with most dogs in shelters. I agree this might not be the breed for someone like this....and that someone like this should not get a puppy. But many dogs are fine staying at home 9-5. Some people can come home for lunch. I have multiple dogs and work 10 hrs. I come home at lunch for a quick potty break for the dogs and then have to continue to work. On my days off and when I get home, they gets lots of attention. My dogs are well cared for and loved and quite happy.
Having multiple dogs probably helps a lot. It would be bad if you just had one dog who had to be by himself constantly.
@@damuffin91it depends on how much confidence you give your dog from a young age. I’ve always worked and just had one dog without any issues. Just like people and kids you just have to communicate and have a routine.
So happy to hear from you. I love you both to watch since more than a Year now und i would really enjoy to see more of you walkies or vlogs. Keep going.💙🐾
Thank you so much for your comment. Hearing from you that you enjoy following us around is a motivation to post more videos 🙏🏻
Please DO NOT feel sorry for interruptions in vlogs (we know well that making videos requires time and work), we are just HAPPY to hear about Nello from time to time :)
We are glad to see that everything is OK. 😊
Besides, when living with Italian Greyhound, it becomes even HARDER to do things that are not… being with your Italian Greyhound! :)
They even get jealous when you talk on the phone (happened to me AGAIN yesterday).
Thank you so much ❤ I just now saw this comment. You are so right!! Our little attention seekers 🥰
right!!! i take my girl Mavis everywhere :)
Sounds like my mom's mini schnauzer!
Thankyou. A true dog owner making a proper video.
Take heed. Listen!!
Yes! They are such sweet, sweet dogs. One thing I would add is that you shouldn't get an Italian Greyhound if you are not a patient person. IGs need a calm, confident, and patient person since they are so sensitive.
Hi please let me know the brand of the pigiama you got your doggy because i need it for my chinese crested, thank you
I have an 11 month old iggy and I live alone and work. If I work 5+ hours I make sure to have someone come over to let him outside and to spend some time with him but it is doable. He does not like to be alone but he manages as long as someone checks in on him. It is doable and he is used to it as this is all he’s known since I got him as a puppy.
It may work for some, that is true 😊 That‘s why I said there are a few Iggies that will be okay with it. And it‘s great you have someone to check on him ☺️
So darn cute with his little onesie on!! And yes I'm retired so that little one is the one for me.
We've had two. Saxon is gone, but we still have Della. They do have separation anxiety even when you are there. 😂 Our IG is litter-box trained. Once trained they get the run of the house. We can leave for long periods, 5 hours, maybe. Della gets an upset stomach and gets a Tagamint. I worked, when I worked, mostly at home and now we're retired. Della is so sweet and wants to be in your face and in your bed under the covers. Find A place where they can sun themselves. They're very cat-like. They love high places, warm blankets. If you have this kind of setup, you should be okay leaving for hours because they have their litter-box and places they can hide. They get scared easy and they don't like to be outside in high heat, rain, snow and cold. They'll tend to pee inside and you can't get mad. Litter-box training is very easy. It's patience, patience. Order a a dog tray box online. Use puppy training pads as you normally do, then you'll move to the only puppy pad is in the tray. Gradually, over time, begin to move the tray to where it's always going to be. Eventually they'll start going in it all the time and want privacy. Do not put the tray on carpet. They dribble and sometimes miss. They will continue to pee on the carpet if they smell it. I use a baby diaper pail to throw dirty pads in. You can get 100 pads on Chewy for $19. You can fold them so they can pee on it twice. My Della was named on her papers, Bonnie's Sweet Della. Her mother was Bonnie. They are smart dogs, and have really different personalities. If you get an IG get ready for a lot of cuddling and giving praise and little treats for going potty in their box. Winter, yes, they need a coat. Consider a very puffy dog bed so they can stick their noses inside. They are also very sly like a cat. They prance normally, but if they're scared they'll walk slowly and quietly away while turning their head as though you can't see them.
I had 3 Iggys for the past 10 years. My oldest one died a month after he turned 10. Kidney disease was worsening, so we helped him cross the rainbow bridge. He would've been 11 this year. My other 2 are 10 and 7.
For us, if we don't go out at least 5 times a day with our little Iggy, he will start peeing in the house. When we wanted to get an Iggy, everyone said that they aren't that well potty trained. We fixed that by going outside a lot. I imagine that only walking an Iggy 3 times for instance is too little. So that is also something I tell others to be aware of. Love the video, everything you say is true for us as well. But I am really happy with my Iggy, I always want an Iggy now 🥰.
If on days when you don't happen to go out as often, will your Iggy let you know that he needs to... go out? Or are you going to get a surprise whether you like it or not? 😉🤔😳
Haha luckily I don't test this as much but yes, especially when he has to wait a little longer inside when we are out he will pee inside the house. If we walk him 5 times a day, it doesn't happen :). I know that you can train your Iggy with a bell for instance so that he will let you know when he needs to go. Our iggy thrives on his schedule and that's fine for us 🥰. Hope that answers your question! @@omnipresent1215
So happy to see Nello and you again!
So happy to hear ✨🙏🏻
Enzo has 4 hours alone time in middle of the day, and he sleeps in my spot on the couch waiting for me to get home, i know this because i have a feeder machine with a camera and microphone.
PostScript; he is potty trained to pee n poo in the crate. Lots of folks got rid of their Iggy's after COVID because they pee allot(small blatter). If ya want one please do your own research, it goes along way!❤ My Iggy's and my parents pitbull are besties!
Great information, many thanks
My Malteses are just as clingy, and I live in warm FL.
I feel like you're describing my little havanese :) She comes to work with me at my shop. She's also very affectionate, silly, adorable, always needs to be around her people, has to wear sweaters...
Although, she doesn't walk so close to me that she's stepping on the base of my flip flops- unlike my mom's mini schnauzer does with me when I'm watching her.
My havanese can also be content to sit across the room and nurse on her bed, as long as she can see you or knows you're in the room (unless she wants to go hide something and doesn't want anyone to see where she puts it, or if there's too much going on in the room)- whereas the mini schnauzer will bark if I sit down on the couch and don't put her up there, or if I go upstairs and don't bring her up within 20 seconds.
Although, my havanese can jump and do the stairs, but the mini schnauzer came from a foster home who got her from an awful Amish kennel, of which that woman's team had gotten shut down for unethical practices, neglect, abuse, etc.
My havanese came from an Amish home who had just one female dog who had two babies. So, my pup was played with, babied, and always had her people, her sister, and her mama. The schnauzer was apparently confined to a tiny crate, on top of another crate.f
Schnauzer is afraid of the dog trimmer, which I noticed as I was going to buzz off a little mat that was bothering her. Havanese likes the trimmer (which also has a massage side), as long as it's not being used on her face for more than a few minutes after trimming her whiskers.
When havanese plays, she's pretty gentle and I have to let her win. When schnauzer plays, she will rip the toy out of my havanese's mouth, out of my hand, etc. It bothers me because I don't want schnauzer to hurt my dog or discourage her from playing.
Schnauzer will steal my havanese's food and treats... which is really frustrating, as my girl likes to hide her treats and bones and certain toys for later, and she only eats when she's hungry and feels like eating. So when schnauzer is around, I have to put havanese's food up on the couch, even at work. But they do tend to get along, at the end of the day.
Anyway.. they are worlds apart!
Glad to see your dog is so happy and well! 🥰
I have the big version. A greygound, and he is very much like this. He doesnt need clothes untill its below 0-5 degrees tho.
We've had 5 over the years. We currently have a 13 yr old female and a 5 yr old male, along with a big boy 5 yr old retired racer full sized greyhound. Ours do great while we are at work during the day, probably because they have the company of the others. Our worst issue with most has been potty training. Obviously they have the bladder size of a tiny animal but after some time it gets better. I've also noticed after having both females and males that the males are much more clingy and attention hogging. Our females have been more independent. Same goes with the full size greys. But yea, there's very little opportunity for privacy or sleeping alone with IGs around! They love to be by you all the time.
btw, thats a pretty blue IG you have!
Thank you 💙
I totally agree with what you are saying about females vs. males. From my experience, males are so much more affectionate and most females I‘ve met were also very close with their owners, but way more independent.
@@thelifeofnello he so cute
Does anyone know where I can purchase reasonably priced sweaters and coats for my Iggy?
I got mine, also a blue, a little over a year ago. This was around the time of your dog show video. Still watching to this day and it’s so funny seeing all the similarities of Nello and mine.
I’m lucky enough to work from home but I also don’t feel like I get to give her enough exercise during the day and she wants to play a lot while I work, do you have an opinions/thoughts on doing daycare for a half day every once in a while so they can socialize and wear off some energy?
Keep the videos coming!
Oh so happy to hear you are still here ✨🐾
If it‘s a good dog day care, in my opinion there is absolutely nothing that speaks against it 😊 But finding one you fully trust and that knows the special Iggy needs may be a bit of a challenge
I had my iggy in a great doggy daycare twice a week while I worked from home! The best part was they have cameras in all the rooms and you can watch live. It’s actually technically a chain I believe (called Dogtopia, you can see if you have one in your area)
The only main issue that sucks and is honestly not even really their own fault was kennel cough. This happens quite often in these environments from what I’ve learned. But when mine got the kennel cough despite being vaccinated, we were really worried! Like he was definitely pretty damn sick. From then on I haven’t bothered with doggie daycares bc it didn’t seem worth the possibility of him getting it AGAIN! That being said, mine was at least pretty great in understanding/acknowledging it once I let them know. They sent out a few emails warning other owners/customers about it, and it did end up that a bunch of dogs had gotten sick there :/
Is it ok if i have my Italian greyhound with my other dog? Cuz i was planning on getting one
I lost mine 2 days ago. He was 19 years old. I rescued him when he was 7. The best years with a dog! I loved him so much and I miss him terribly 😢.
My little gentleman. Definitely it is my favorite breed!
I’m so sorry for your loss
As someone who works from home and who’s husband works from home too, and we are already used to our overly friendly needy cat, it seems like we are the perfect candidates lol
Yes, they are really a part of the family, literally. They are so cute. I looove 😊 them.
Great video, thank you! We just got Biscuit the Iggy and we adore him but the only thing is that he poops everywhere in his crate overnight. We're trying to figure out if it's an anxiety thing and if we should just keep him in bed with us. Anyone experienced this with their Iggy?
Thank you! You could also try to give him his last meal of the day a bit earlier than you do now. But it could be out of many reasons, it‘s hard to tell
What if it poops the bed?
I have a n almost 10-month old Iggy who has peed in her own bed, on my bed, on the couch and on the ottoman, despite much effort with toilet training - She seems toilet trained - but all of a sudden, out of the blue, this will happen. I thought, when she was younger, it was just that she had a small bladder and needed to go, so just went wherever she happened to be. I also wondered if it was because she was trained to use pads and any soft surface was the same as a pad to her. It finally stopped , and I was so pleased, but this week she has started up again, just when I am training her to be in a "pen", so I can actually go out from time to time. I have been feeding her in the pen to adjust her to the environment, but one day this week I left her in it for approx 20 mins and she pooed and peed in there, and then peed on my bed the next day, so I, too, am wondering if it is an anxious response. So good Luck!
What if you have a second dog, can you leave them alone then?
Wow! I love Nello already! He is absolutely gorgeous!!!
My golden retriever exactly the same anywhere you go he's following wants to sleep next to you hates being on his own but I love it for me and my family I love those dogs though thinking of getting one
How do they do in a kennel while you're away on holiday?
When you have to leave an Iggy at home alone it is a good idea to leave the windows uncovered and have a piece of furniture they can perch on. My Iggy people watches for hours from his second floor throne.
Aw how cute! The movies for dogs 😅
I would even risk saying that Italian Greyhounds fill your life MORE than other breeds.
It is a personal opinion here, of course, but I spent time in my life with other breeds (not all but some), and although ALL are of course equally lovable, none of them gets into you DEEPER than an Italian Greyhound.
They are also dogs that requires more time to really know them, and there is definitely something subtle about them (mentally speaking), while the other dogs are maybe usually more… STRAIGHT FORWARD.
Anyone can disagree… but this is my experience here.
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Dogs are pack animals. It's best to have two if working all day. Dogs sleep most of the day. They are just fine and equally loving if you work full time provided they are your focus when you get home. Funny people have no problem throwing their kids in daycare for 8 hours then dance or a sport and spend how much time with them and could care less about forming a bond with them hmmm could be society's problem we are more concerned for our dogs than our humans. 🙄 I say this with experience as I have owned multiple breeds and trained to specific traits. Dogs are amazing and this was a good info video. We currently have a whippet who house trained fully in one week but struggles to be on her own for too long which like you mentioned is a few hours only unlike any other breed we have had. Definitely a Whippet trait I am learning A lot of breeds do fine when given confidence and they feel secure. Consistency and knowing her routine has been very helpful with this. Overly pampered Dogs tend not to be confident dogs and that creates a whole host of problems. You did not mention house training in this breed. I have heard it's extremely difficult. Is this true? I do think they are neat little dogs but maybe too much as it is our whippet and her long legs is always on a lap lol. Thanks for your information!
Thanks for your comment! I made a separate video on potty training as well, unfortunately it is true, many people are struggling to get their Iggy house trained
A few questions, if anyone has time to answer them i would appreciate it!
1. What if you did doggy daycare? I've considered due to my partner and i's overlapping work schedule this may be necessary for any breed, but do you believe this would be suitable?
2. How do they do with cats? I have a few, and they do chase and play with one another, and i feel if i had a dog that did that but was small enough they would feel more comfortable than a larger dog breed.
Ours doesn’t wear clothes. Chihuahuas don’t need them. But he only goes outside in the cold for a pee, if we’re lucky. We have pee pads everywhere because this is a dog who has proved impossible to toilet train.
These dogs require the same care as a baby. This is not hyperbole. I know they are a beautiful looking animal, and your heart melts when you see them online, but sometimes looking at a beautiful animal rather than caring for one is the wisest choice.
Unless you are willing to devote yourself to caring for your dog 24/7 for their entire lives, please don’t get one. They are so emotionally needy, many people tire of them, but to abandon them to someone else is just cruel. They don’t adjust to change well, as they are devoted to their owners.
If you are determined to get an Italian Greyhound, please get two of them, so they have each other to play with and cuddle with. But truthfully, these are delicate animals in every sense of the word, and they demand your presence day and night.
Better to consider a different breed.
This is the perfect breed for me..i only just discovered them... the clingier the better for me, for sure❤
Would they be better if there were 2, for the company?
I currently have a older tea cup chihuahua that weighs 3.5lbs. I’ve had her since she is 12 weeks old. 5:04 I am considering an IG as my next dog when she passes. I live in a hot climate, work mostly from home, and have potty trained 4 small dogs in my life. Is an IG breed right for me? I would love to hear from owners.
So cool video! I have the Italian greyhound and agree with every word you said❤️
So happy to hear you can relate! 🥰
I have had a total of 4; all rescues. People can't handle them for many reasons. Potty training is #1 on the list. It takes a long, long time to potty train these dogs. 2nd reason is they are prone to breaking their legs. They like height, but obviously, they don't have claws like a cat to assist when they lose their balance. They also have dental issues as they get older. Brushing their teeth regularly may help. 3 of my IG's lived to be 17 yrs old. My last one died shy of his 16th birthday 2 months ago. My next IG rescue will be a senior (like myself) because a puppy may outlive me.
I have an Italian Greyhound black lab mix and I love her so much but I would never recommend her to anyone. She is constantly anxious, likes to go after other dogs (which is not how she acted initially), and though vocal bears teeth and attempts to bite you if you get in her person bubble. (Again started after we got other dogs) She's a rescue and I love her but I have no idea how to handle her when she gets nippy or when she gets out
Oh wow what an interesting mix
Would an Italian Greyhound be ok with staying over at someone else's place during working hours?
Hi there, could please you link the brand and type of the pullover that iggy was wearing in this video?
I'm owned by 3 IGs - Bob- an 18yr old male, Gabby a 16yr old female and Allie - a 9mo old female.❤❤ Plus a 6yr old GSD who my puppy IG absolutely LOVES.
Yes for the last 19yrs, I've worked from home.😉 great video. 😊
My girl was fine home alone. Appropriately loving, amazingly adaptable. Very smart. Maybe the difference between males and females you pointed out in your other vid?
Great responsible video. We are Rhodesian Ridgeback lifers but have done alot of research and The Italian Greyhounds will be our next bred when our current 2 grow up and pass. They are surprisingly similar breeds in many ways especially if you can spend alot of time with them and have a pair. It might be 10 years away but were already excited by these little crazy cute puppies!!!!
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Hi! I want an Iggy but I have a full time job, I just wanted to know if an Iggy would manage the separation anxiety better if he had a fellow Iggy to stay with him while I'm out. Thanks for your help! Nello is so cute 😍
Hi, I am by no my mean a specialist but I would say no. I own my IGGY for 4 months now and I am realising how much they need their humans. Too add up to my feeling, before I adopt my dog, my mom warned me about a neighbor who tought the same as you and now she has 2 very anxious IGGY with separation issues. One dog is getting the other more anxious. Of course, i can't tell how they were educated... You best bet would be to contact a good breeder and ask their toughts on this.
Please, if you have a full time job and no option for a dog sitter or anyone to look after the dog, don't get ANY dog.
@@jackmemphis3139 thank you very much for your reply! It has been quite enlightening 💜
@@aurora1445 I asked precisely to decide if I can have an Iggy or not. No need to be so passive agressive towards a person who is trying to do their best before making such a big decision.
I agree with Jack. They are probably better off with a friend but that means they can make 4-5h with good training maybe, but I still wouldn’t recommend to leave them alone for a whole day on a regular basis.
Are they good dogs for emotional, or companion dog?
Will they feel better with another dog in absence of their owner?
I miss my baby! He lived for 16 years. I am waiting for my rescue IG. It is the only breed for me.
Would love to have an IG one day when I have the time and the money. Can you do a video on your experience with obedience training? Would be super interested to hear what you have to say since sighthounds are known to be notoriously stubborn
We have a few videos on training if you want to check them out 😊 but we‘ll try to make more 🤗
Me: a remote worker who is clingy with my dogs and want snuggles all the time and keeps trying to get my little deer chihuahua to wear cute doggy sweaters to keep her warm in the winter but she keeps taking them off on her own.
Me: *writing this down as a potential dog breed to get in the future*
Great advice. Thanks ❤
Dog breeds that are prone to seperation anxiety, or already has seperation anxiety should definitely not be alone for the entire day, everyday.
I miss Regina...she was a miniature greyhound. She was born August 8, 2008. I dont know if she is alive. She lives in Seattle with my daughter. She was a great dog! doggie.
Thank you for this information. It helps a lot concerning. I do have an italian grayhound mixed with chihuahua.
You said you didn't know a dog breed that is so close to you but I think you overlooked Chihuahuas yes many people hate Chihuahuas because they are loud but they are so affectionate to their owners and similar to Italian greyhounds they want to be with you all the time.
Thank you for sharing Nello with all of us ❤️
Thank you for your comment 🥰
Does anyone know how to go about finding a reputable breeder? I live in Maine. I’ve only adopted Greyhounds so I don’t know the first thing about finding a humane breeder. I’ve heard absolutely awful things so that’s why I’ve always adopted but my last Greyhound won’t be around forever😪 and I’d give anything to have an Italian Greyhound. They are much more portable than my big Greys. Thank you!
Thanks for the video, but if someone is working in a full time job i would not recommend any dog. All dogs suffer from staying home alone all day. Plz consider having some cats or a turtle if you have to work all day. thx
Great points! How are they with cats, in general? Okay?
I have a Iggy and a cat and they get along just fine.
Mine actually has a cat as their best friend lol
Is my first time having Italian Greyhound when I bother they told me that it was a doberman and a chihuahua when I took her to get her groom they said that she was an Italian greyhound loving dog very nice dog she's well trained on the pee pee pad I'm nervous to take her out because she's so small that I think she's going to get through the the collar and run away on me it's a little nervous for me I don't know what really I should do maybe you can help me if you can send me some clues of what I should do she's about to 14 months old now I got her at 2 months but she was very very nervous so the people that had her she was very nervous I need a little help from you if you get a chance give me your help
Doberman and chihuahua that is so funny but also so true! I have an Iggy too. Best thing to remember is that an Iggy is a tiny dog that does not realise it is a tiny dog. They think they are big and fierce and they are the best small dogs because they are not wimpy or afraid of adventure. They love adventure! We use a harness on our Iggy which goes around her whole body and has three clips. The leash clips to the back not the neck - there is no way she can get out. Our Iggy has a big sister who is a black Labrador and she adores the big dog and feels much more confident and secure because she can always run and sit on her sister for protection! I know "get another, bigger dog" isn't always useful advice but we already had our lab and added the iggy and it has worked out very well for us.
If you travel a lot, then don't get an Italian greyhound. Even thought they're small and easy to carry with you, they hate being away from home. They have anxiety that they'll be abandoned in some strange place.
I don’t know if that‘s true for all Iggies. I would say it depends a lot on their personality and the kind of travel you have planned 😊 Sometimes it’s better not to bring them on vacation with you - that is if you have someone who can take care of them of course ☺️
We travel a lot around the US and always bring out 2 iggies with us. We drive to accommodate them and they love it. They get to see family members that they love and haven’t seen in a while. We even moved to 2 different states with them once in a uhaul. My husband 2 iggies and I in the front seat of a uhaul.
What is your philosophy about having an Italian greyhound off-leash ?
We have a video on that: How to Train Your Italian Greyhound to Run OFF LEASH | 10 Easy & Helpful Tips
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I live in Florida so do I need clothes?
There is no doubt you are a terrific Mom to that iggy. I also believe many of your big concerns are tied to your own over protective motherly ways. Any tiny short haired "toy breed" has the issues you raise. The best dog of my life was a F.B. minpin I was lucky to share life with for 11 years. Currently have a minpin mix and a Cavalier KC spaniel. Looking for the correct Iggy right now. Reminder from a 65 YO Italian who has 2 kids. (both well into adulthood) Two legged children are FULL of idiosyncrasies, issues, problems, and special needs too!! Peace
This woman strikes me as a stressful person. And dogs take on their owners personality. If you are a stress ball your dog will be a stress ball.
Ha! I feel the same way. I appreciate her content but sometimes I think they're very co-dependent.
I will say that thats how all Italian greyhounds are they are needy an nervous but lovers
yeah I was gonna say... as the dog, as the owner. the problem is her not the dog. she clearly trained the thing like a baby so of course it's going to act like a nervous needy baby. the problem is women who don't know how to be alpha, lead with confidence or put down rules then they think all dogs are needy babied. they cave to any whining etc. My italian grey chihuahua absolutely confident and not a problem AT. ALL.
Cute! I think my grandma is getting an Italian Greyhound!
Aww good for her 😊
I love my Iggy boom Miss Raspberry Pearl. She is my love,my running partner, cuddle bug. You are totally right about the breed. They need exercise and lots of 💕 love
I have two tiny Yorkies and they are fine together at home all day while my husband and I work, we put out pee pads just in case of accidents. They do great all day by themselves they have each other as companions. We leave the food bowl down and the water bowl no problems ever.
Not liking dogs who wear clothes is the weirdest thing
I do homesschool and my mom works from home this is a great pet for me