While Italian Greyhounds are small and low-maintenance in the grooming stakes, they’re high maintenance in almost all other respects!

Here’s a handy list of the essential kit that you will need for your Italian Greyhound.

• Water Bowl
• Raised Feeding Bowl
• A complete food – dry / wet / raw or freeze-dried
• Dog Treats
• A soft Dog Bed
• A soft Dog Blanket
• Dog Crate (preferably a plastic Vari-Kennel style) with  a suitable mattress inside  – the safest way to travel your Italian Greyhound in a car
• Pet Insurance Policy – check the clauses relating to orthopedic surgery in particular!
• A Vet – register asap even if there is nothing wrong with your dog!
• ID Tag (engraved with your name, address & mobile phone number)
• Sighthound Collar or Harness
• Dog Lead
• Poop bags – either recycle plastic carrier bags or value nappy sacks work well and are generally economical
• Waterproof Rain Coat
• Fleece Jumper / Body Warmer for cold weather (ideally this should fit under the Rain Coat)
• Toys
• Canine nail clippers
• Small Canine Toothbrush or Child’s Toothbrush
• Canine Toothpaste