Health-tested Italian Greyhound stud dogs
Elegant, fast and happiest under a blanket, the smallest of the sighthounds has been a companion for two thousand years. Fine bones and a delicate build mean soundness matters more than looks. On VerifiedStuds, every owner is identity verified, and each profile shows health results beside the fee.
$600 to $1,500+
estimated fee, while champion sires cost more
3 tests
patellas, eyes and thyroid
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Italian Greyhound profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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State his height and weight, then add his patella exam, eye exam and thyroid result.
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Claim this spotItalian Greyhound stud fees usually run from $600 to $1,500. A health-tested male with no proven litters often asks $600 to $900. However, champions and proven sires from sound lines can ask $1,200 to $2,000.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. Rare colors raise prices too, although color tells you nothing about soundness. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$600 to $1,500+
Overall range (estimate): $600 to $2,000
Health-tested, unproven male: $600 to $900
Champion or proven sire: $1,200 to $2,000
The Italian Greyhound Club of America is the AKC parent club. A stud can carry our Verified Health badge when the owner uploads the results on its recommended list:
Test
What we accept
Patellas
Veterinary patellar luxation exam
Eyes
Exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist
Thyroid
OFA thyroid evaluation
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
In addition, many breeders x-ray hips to rule out Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, and they run DNA tests for progressive retinal atrophy and other markers. Dental disease is also very common in the breed, so look at his teeth. Registered results are public on the OFA website.
See our OFA patella evaluation guide and the other health testing guides for how each test works.
First, ask about broken legs. Fine forelegs fracture easily in young Italian Greyhounds, and the tendency runs in families. So ask whether he, his parents or his puppies have had a break.
Next, check his size. The standard asks for 13 to 15 inches at the shoulder. Very small dogs are even more fragile, while oversized ones lose type. Therefore, a male in the middle of the range is the safer choice.
Finally, consider color genetics. Blue and other dilute dogs can develop color dilution alopecia, which thins the coat. In addition, the breed standard does not accept brindle or black and tan markings.
Small sighthounds like this one appear in Mediterranean art from two thousand years ago, and the breed became a favorite of Renaissance courts in Italy. The AKC describes it as playful, alert and sensitive.
At home, Italian Greyhounds are affectionate and attached to their people. However, they feel the cold, they can be slow to house-train, and they run after anything that moves. As a result, they suit gentle, patient homes with secure fencing.
Italian Greyhounds usually breed naturally. However, show breeders often ship chilled or frozen semen to reach dogs in other states and countries. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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How much is an Italian Greyhound stud fee?
Most owners charge $600 to $1,500. However, champions and proven sires can ask up to $2,000. These figures are estimates.
What health tests should an Italian Greyhound stud have?
Patellas, an eye exam and a thyroid evaluation, plus a recent negative brucellosis test. Hip x-rays and DNA tests are useful extras.
Are Italian Greyhounds fragile?
Their legs are fine-boned, and fractures are common in young dogs. Therefore, ask about breaks in the stud's family.
Is an Italian Greyhound a small Greyhound?
No. It is a separate, much older toy breed, although it shares the sighthound shape.
How do I list my Italian Greyhound at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.