Merrimac Dog Training Club

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Click here to read the Italian Greyhound 'Nitty Gritty':

Italian Greyhounds are like no other breed I have ever known. For me, they are the perfect dog - kind, loving, intelligent, and athletic - although they are not the perfect breed for everyone. It can take a special kind of person to appreciate this very unique and beautiful breed for what they are and if you are one of those, you will not be let down.

I encourage anyone wishing to bring an Italian Greyhound into their family to research the breed thoroughly before making the decision. Again, this breed is definitely not for everyone. It is just as important to research the breeder you intend to purchase your pet from. A good breeder will ask as many (or more) questions of you, as you do of them. It will help you to get the best pet in the long-run. Please do not buy a puppy from a pet store. Research, research, research before you buy. Please also consider rescuing an Italian Greyhound. There are many perfectly wonderful IG's in need of a loving home.

My dogs are a huge part of my family and they are involved in all aspects of "everyday" life at our home. I choose not to keep a large number of dogs for that reason. I do enjoy training my dogs and you will notice various titles before and after their names. These are not brags, but simply tributes to my dogs. I have been extremely blessed to own some of the most talented and beautiful Italian Greyhounds.

Ragan Smith

Virginia, U.S.A.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE LINKS:

• Triangle IG Rescue - A Wonderful IG Rescue Organization
• Merrimac Dog Training Club
• Sighthound Organization of Tidewater
• Italian Greyhound Club of America
• Izat Italian Greyhounds - Very Informative IG Page
• Mid-Atlantic Italian Greyhound Club

IN MEMORY OF OUR SWEET BAILEY

Bailey had a courageous battle with cancer of his lymph system at the young age of four years old. He was most definitely a special boy to us. He was on a chemotherapy protocol that made it possible for him to be with us for another year while maintaining his quality of life. When the cancer came out of remission, we immediately knew and sent him to the bridge peacefully. He will forever be missed.