Italian Greyhound for Sale & Adoption USA

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About the Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a small dog breed originating in Italy. Adult dogs typically weigh 7 to 14 pounds and live 13 to 15 years. Typical traits: affectionate, sensitive, high-prey-drive, fast.

Households wanting a delicate, affectionate sighthound that sprints then curls up under blankets. Needs a coat in cold weather. Homes with rough play or very young kids (fragile legs), or owners planning off-leash use in unfenced areas.

Adult Italian Greyhounds need about 40 minutes of daily exercise; adolescent dogs typically need 50 minutes. The coat is short-coated with low shedding, and brushing every 4 weeks keeps the coat manageable.

LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable Italian Greyhounds from rescues across California, Colorado, and Texas into one searchable place. Use the city links above to narrow to your area, or browse the full list below.

Common health concerns for Italian Greyhounds

Leg fractures
Thin leg bones break easily, especially in young dogs jumping from furniture; supervise activity. Source: VCA →
Dental disease
The breed has notably poor dental health; daily brushing is genuinely needed. Source: VCA →
Luxating patellas
Kneecap dislocation; seen in the breed, often manageable without surgery. Source: VCA →

Editorial summary for adopters, not medical advice. Consult your veterinarian for individual health guidance.

Italian Greyhound Adoption FAQ

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How many Italian Greyhounds are available for adoption in the US?▼

As of November 2026, there are no Italian Greyhounds listed in the US rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Italian Greyhounds are among the rarer dogs in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Italian Greyhound mix.

Where can I adopt an Italian Greyhound near me in the US?▼

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable Italian Greyhounds from rescues across California, Colorado, and Texas in one searchable place. Use the city links above the listing to narrow to a city near you, or browse the full inventory below. Each profile links straight to the rescue to apply.

How long do Italian Greyhounds live?▼

Italian Greyhounds typically live 13 to 15 years.

How much exercise does an Italian Greyhound need?▼

Adult Italian Greyhounds need about 40 minutes of daily exercise. Adolescent dogs (under 2 years) typically need 50 minutes — more than mature adults.

What are common health concerns for Italian Greyhounds?▼

Breed-associated conditions to ask the rescue about include Leg fractures, Dental disease, Luxating patellas. See the citations in the Health section above for authoritative information on each. This is editorial summary, not medical advice — consult your vet for individual guidance.

Are these Italian Greyhounds for sale in the US?▼

Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Italian Greyhound here comes from a the US rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly several thousand dollars to buy an Italian Greyhound from a breeder. If you searched "italian greyhound for sale the us" or "italian greyhound puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.

Where can I buy an Italian Greyhound in the US, and should I?▼

You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Italian Greyhound breeder typically charges several thousand dollars and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Italian Greyhound costs $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap italian greyhound-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in the US, adopting a rescue Italian Greyhound is cheaper, faster, and gives an dog in need a home.

Are there free Italian Greyhounds in the US, or italian greyhounds under $500?▼

Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Italian Greyhound in the US typically costs $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free italian greyhound listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.

Are there Italian Greyhound puppies in the US, or only adults?▼

Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Italian Greyhounds arriving in the US rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where an Italian Greyhound puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.

Where can I find an Italian Greyhound near me in the US?▼

Start with the listings on this page, which pull from the US rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving the US will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.

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