Italian Greyhuahua
Designer Mixed Breed - Italian Greyhound x Chihuahua - Tiny and Spirited
4-10 lbsWeight
8-12 inHeight
13-16 yrsLifespan
Fawn, Blue, Black, Chocolate, CreamColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Italian Greyhound x Chihuahua - Tiny and Spirited
The Italian Greyhuahua is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Italian Greyhound, a delicate miniature sighthound, and the Chihuahua, the tiny, bold Mexican companion. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Italian Greyhound's best traits — elegant lines and a loving, sensitive nature — with the Chihuahua's huge personality in the world's smallest package, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Italian Greyhuahua is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are very small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Italian Greyhuahua is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Italian Greyhuahua is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are very small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Italian Greyhuahua is to get to know both parent breeds.
Italian Greyhuahuas tend to be affectionate, gentle, and sensitive — and, from the Chihuahua side, lively, devoted, and sassy. From its Italian Greyhound parent it often inherits elegant lines and a loving, sensitive nature, while the Chihuahua contributes a huge personality in the world's smallest package. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
A moderately active mix, the Italian Greyhuahua does well with around 45–60 minutes of daily exercise — a couple of walks plus some play. It enjoys activity but is also happy to relax at home once its needs are met.
The coat is low-maintenance — a weekly brush and occasional bath are usually enough. Stay consistent with nail trims, ear checks, and dental care, which matter for dogs of every coat type.
The Italian Greyhuahua responds best to patient, consistent, reward-based training and early socialization. Short, upbeat sessions work better than repetition or heavy correction. Establishing clear, kind boundaries early helps it grow into a well-adjusted companion.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Italian Greyhuahua can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of dental disease, leg fractures, patellar luxation, and collapsing trachea. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Italian Greyhound and the Chihuahua parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $400-$1,500 |
| Monthly Food | $15-$35 |
| Annual Vet | $280-$700 |
Both the Italian Greyhound and Chihuahua have ancient lineages as companion dogs. Italian Greyhuahuas carry DNA lines stretching back thousands of years.
Both parent breeds have minimal body fat and very short coats. Italian Greyhuahuas need sweaters or coats in cool weather - they genuinely cannot regulate body temperature in cold conditions.