Italian greyhound

noun

1. one of an Italian breed of toy dogs resembling a greyhound.

Italian greyhound

noun

1. a breed of dog like a miniature greyhound

Word History and Origins

Origin of Italian greyhound¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

In European competitions, for example, cream-colored French bulldogs and white-colored Italian greyhounds are not recognized.

From Seattle Times

The France case occurred in a household where two men live with their male Italian greyhound.

From Los Angeles Times

But it gained new attention after a report from France, published last week in the medical journal Lancet, about an Italian greyhound that caught the virus.

From Seattle Times

Christian Siriano’s New York Fashion Week runway Saturday was part space age, part centuries gone by and part in the moment with a special guest: Social media’s star Italian greyhound Iggy the Tika.

From Seattle Times

Thomas Shapiro, 29, started making videos on Instagram and TikTok for Tika, his Italian greyhound, who is — in both her owners’ perception and real life — a model and gay icon, with an extensive wardrobe.

From Washington Post