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Italian Greyhound — often a Gentle Dreamer personality

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Italian Greyhound Personality

Also known as the Iggy

  • Affectionate
  • Sensitive
  • Gentle
  • Velcro

Most often The Gentle Dreamer

The Italian Greyhound is a delicate, deeply affectionate companion with a sensitive soul and a velcro heart. Gentle and attuned to their person, they crave warmth and closeness, alternating cozy cuddles with sudden bursts of graceful zoom.

Personality types a Italian Greyhound often is

That gentle, sensitive, devoted nature is why Iggies often read as The Gentle Dreamer, The Tender Heart, or The Cuddle Deputy.

Of course, every Italian Greyhound is an individual — breed is a head start, not a personality. The only way to know your dog's type for sure is to ask them.

Italian Greyhound personality — frequently asked questions

What is a Italian Greyhound's personality like?

The Italian Greyhound is a delicate, deeply affectionate companion with a sensitive soul and a velcro heart. Gentle and attuned to their person, they crave warmth and closeness, alternating cozy cuddles with sudden bursts of graceful zoom.

What personality type is a Italian Greyhound?

That gentle, sensitive, devoted nature is why Iggies often read as The Gentle Dreamer, The Tender Heart, or The Cuddle Deputy. That said, every dog is an individual — take the free 20-question test to find your Italian Greyhound's exact type.

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