THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB  

THE OFFICIAL KENNEL CLUB APPROVED

ORGANISATION IN GREAT BRITAIN   

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Probably all you need to know about these small sighthounds can be found on these pages.

Enjoy finding out more about our enchanting breed. 

Founded 1900 - the oldest IG Club in the world. The aims of the Club, 108 years ago, were the same as they are today -

To promote the breed and protect the breed standard.

Every Italian Greyhound is of equal value - companion dogs, rescues or showdogs - and all have amazing personalities !!

Rescue, Welfare and Health research is undertaken by the independant Italian Greyhound Rescue Charity.

 OFFICERS

COMMITTEE

M. Bellamy (Vice Chairperson), G. Bird, R. Dunning, D. Garside,

C. Henshall, E. Martin, K. Thoday.

 HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

M. Bellamy, C. A. Boyle, V. Ford, M. Hall, P. Heap, S. Kershaw, R Lewis,

H. M. Lister, A. Oliver-Wyles, O. Parsons, S. Penrose-Hansell, M. Scanlon,

D. Smith, J. Smith, F. B. Turner, S. Vincent,

All copyrights for drawings/photographs/pictures /text/design, held by their respective owners, become the property, via their owners, of THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB.

All of the copyright items and/or trademarks may not be reproduced under any circumstances without prior written permission of the Webmaster.

All copyrights may not be, in any way, reproduced without the prior written consent of the owner/provider.

THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB website, together with any of its links, either internal or external, provides information solely for educational and recreational purposes. It offers no warranties and accepts no liability either expressly or by implication as to the quality of services/products, or as to the accuracy of any information  contained in the Italian Greyhound Club web pages, or any of the links from its pages.

THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB does not guarantee, endorse or recommend any kennel, dog, vendor, breeder or item contained in The Italian Greyhound Club website or any of its links, either internal or external. While we take great care to ensure the highest possible standards, individuals are themselves solely responsible for making purchases or decisions based  upon what they have seen on THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB website, who also assert that any opinions stated or implied in articles, hints, tips, text or stories are purely those of the contributor, and are not necessarily the opinion of THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB .

We reserve the absolute right to amend, insert or refuse any text, photograph, copy or display at our sole discretion without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing whether by reason of lack of space, unsuitability, or of breaches of equality regarding race, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability or ageism, and in all respects the decision of the Webmaster is final.

The Officers and Committee of THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB have considered the issues surrounding links to any and all external URLs outside the Club's control. Any decisions are taken solely to uphold the Club's Rules and are not intended as a criticism of, or a statement about, any other individual or organisation.

THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB will in no circumstances become involved in the sale of Italian Greyhounds, or of stud dog services, or of brood bitch services via the internet. It would not wish, because of an implied association between its own server and an external URL, to be drawn into legal argument or conflict between those who buy or sell litters/puppies, stud services or brood bitch services. The Club does not in any way condone, recommend or endorse the sale or breeding of Italian Greyhounds, which may, by the very nature of the internet, occur.

1. Keep dogs/bitches in good condition, welfare of dogs/bitches being of paramount importance.

2. Ensure that dog/bitches carry some recognised means of identification when in public places.

3. Breed only for type and improvement of the breed in accordance with the Italian Greyhound standard.

4. Dogs/bitches should not be bred from that are known to carry genetically transmitted disease or defect.

5. A bitch should not be bred from until 18 months of age or over the age of 8 years.

6. Stud dog owners should use their discretion in the number of times a dog is used at stud in the course of a year, and should not allow their dog to be used on bitches of poor quality.  Dogs should not be used until they are at least 9 months of age.

7. Bitches should not be allowed to whelp more than once in every 12 months with a maximum of 4 litters in her lifetime.

8. Any breeding arrangement to be in writing, a copy for both partners, signed by both.

9. The removal of puppies’ dew claws is to be recommended, ideally 3-5 days after birth.

10. All puppies to be registered with the Kennel Club, registration certificate and a signed pedigree (3 generation or more) to be handed over to the buyer at the time of purchase or within 6 weeks.    N.B. “Pet Only” dogs/bitches should have their registration papers endorsed “Not to be bred from” as per Kennel Club regulations.

11. Ideally puppies should not leave for their new home before 10 weeks of age.

12. Placement of dogs/bitches and puppies into good homes only where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy healthy life; the breeder will agree always to take the dog/bitch back if the initial circumstances change.

13. Written advice should always be given to all new owners re: characteristics of the breed, diet, preventative inoculations and/or medications against infectious diseases, worming, exercise, insurance, accidents and comfort for the dog/bitch.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB IS TO BE RECOMMENDED AND ENCOURAGED*

We are pleased to promote the many characteristics of Italian Greyhounds - our GALLERY page shows superb images of our breed as companions relaxing at home, rescued dogs and off-duty show dogs.

On our PARADE page, we are also proud to display some of our prize-winners and champions. Club Members may present their Italian Greyhound[s] on our website, and should contact the webmaster for details of this facility. If a dog is owned in partnership, all partners must be current IGC members for the dog to appear on the website.

THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND CLUB is proactive in pursuing the welfare, training and exhibition of Italian Greyhounds in the UK, and is the only breed organisation officially recognised by The Kennel Club of Great Britain, under whose direction, Rules and Regulations we conduct all of our activities.

* For further information, please contact Mrs. Christine Henshall at: 

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