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Maybri Kennels is situated in the town of Port Pirie, South Australia a little over 2 1/2 hours from Adelaide. We are new to breeding the Italian Greyhound although I have assisted my mother another breeder for some years. We were established in 2002, and thoroughly enjoy the breed.

My husband and I would like to take this time to thank you for visiting our site.

The Italian Greyhound are and elegant breed with character and intelligence, they have very few health problems and are very low maintenance due to their very short coat. The Italians make very good pets as they adapt themselves to their owners lifestyle. This elegant and graceful little greyhound in miniature has a long history as a favourite of royalty and pet of nobility. (even Cleopatra owned one of these delightful little creatures) The Italian Greyhound has always been greatly prized for his beauty, diminutive size and sweet disposition. Although giving the impression of being fragile, the breed is actually very hardy. He enjoys exercise and outdoors activity. He moves with a characteristic high-stepping prance and remains playful long after puppyhood.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email to: deborah@maybri-kennels.com

The Australian National Kennel Council Breed Standard for the Italian Greyhound

GENERAL APPEARANCE, A Greyhound in minature, more slender in all proportions.

CHARACTERISTICS, Elegant, graceful and quick moving.

TEMPERAMENT, Intelligent, affectionate and vivacious, may appear aloof.

HEAD AND SKULL, Skull long, flat and narrow, slight stop. Muzzle fine and long. Nose dark in colour.

EYES, Rather large, bright, full of expression.

EARS, Rose-shaped, placed well back, soft and fine, not pricked.

MOUTH, Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, ie. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth even.

NECK, Long, gracefully arched.

FOREQUARTERS, Shoulders long and sloping. Legs straight, well set under shoulders, strong bone and pasterns.

BODY, Chest deep and narrow. Good length of rib and brisket. Back slightly arched over loin.

HINDQUARTERS, Long, well muscled thigh, hind legs parallel when viewed from behind, well bent stifle, hocks well let down.

FEET, Hare feet.

TAIL, Low set, long, fine, carried low.

GAIT/MOVEMENT, High stepping and free action. Front and hind legs to move forward in a straight line with propulsion from behind.

COAT, Skin fine and supple. Hair short, fine and glossy.

COLOUR, Black, blue, cream, fawn, red, white or any of these colours broken with white. White dogs may be broken with one of these colours. Black or blue with tan markings or brindle not acceptable.

FAULTS, Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum

OTHER BREEDERS

Mrs Chris Scott is located in Balaclava, SA www.tunamara.com Chris has some beauitful dogs just visit her site and see for yourself.

Another small breeder in SA is Mrs June Dale, has been breeding for many years she now has Iggy's and Tibetan Spaniels she has some lovely dogs please check her out. www.nunjee-kennels.com.