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| *IG's are a toy breed, meaning that they are small. Because of this, NO ig should be left outside in the cold. *IG's should never be off-leash outside of a fenced area. They can see movement from 300 yards away, and WILL chase it. Again, NEVER trust your ig off leash!! This has cost many igs their lives due to running across streets, and becoming lost. *IG's have very fine bones in their front legs. This does not render them "wimpy" but please watch jumping from high beds or sofas. *IG's are notoriously accepting to other dogs. However, please use caution when putting igs with larger dogs. They are fragile creatures. *IGs can run 35 miles per hour. Again, unless you can run this fast, then PLEASE keep your igs on leash and secure! *IGs are sighthounds. This family includes Borzoi, Greyhounds, Whippets, Irish Wolfounds and others. Igs are the smallest breed in the sighthound family. *IGs and other sighthounds require special treatment when it comes to surgery. Be sure that your vet is sighthound smart! *IGs can be very difficult to housetrain. Before adopting, be sure that this is something that you are willing to work with. *Special caution should be used when company comes over, workmen are in your home, etc. Igs are opportunists when it comes to open doors and gates! *IG's have necks that are smaller than their heads. For this reason, igs should always be walked in a harness or martingale collar. Otherwise, they may back out of a traditional leash. *IGs have large teeth in small mouths. Frequent brushing, and annual teeth cleanings are a must to help them keep their teeth! |
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