Lady Lisa & Miss Selma: February 2010

Italian Greyhound (Italiensk mynde)

The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of dog of the sight hound type. They are sometimes called an "I.G.", or "Iggy" for short.

The Italian Greyhound is the smallest of the sighthounds, typically weighing about 8 to 18 lb (3.6 to 8.2 kg) and standing about 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm) tall at the withers. Though they are in the "toy" group based on their weight, they are larger than other dogs in the category due to their slender bodies, so owners must be careful when sizing clothing or accommodations.

The Italian Greyhound is affectionate and makes a good companion dog. The breed is excellent for families and enjoys the company of people. While they are excellent with children, the breed's slim build and short coat make them somewhat fragile, and injury can result from rough play.

The breed is equally at home in the city or the country. They are fast, agile and athletic. Like any dog, daily exercise is a must for a happier, well adjusted pet. Italian greyhounds love to run. The young dog is often particularly active, and this high level of activity may lead them to attempt ill-advised feats of athleticism that can result in injury. They enjoy running as fast as they possibly can, typically faster than other larger dogs.

The grace of the breed has prompted several artists to include the dogs in paintings, among others Velázquez, Pisanello and Giotto.

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Bygdøy walk with IG Selma and Geirrs niece Julie

"Only" minus 8 celcius 2day, so Selma wanted to join us :)

Fun to run after Lisa - look at the tail to Selma :)

My niece Julie is trying to get Selmas attenion

It was really nice to have Julie with us 2day. Hope she will join us for

some more walks around at Bygdøy.

Sunday, 21 February 2010

Colder at Bygdøy, Oslo 2day for my Italian Greyhound

Minus 13 celcius 2day, so back to the Hubba-suit.

Selma(13 weeks) home sleeping 2 day as well :)

From one site of the track,

and just some meters on the other side

you have the sea, Oslofjorden (Fornebu-siden)

Still running and having a "kind" of fun :)

Saturday walk with Italian Greyhound at Bygdøy

Some of the beatiful birch forrest out at Bygdøy

Lisa is loving to explore the beach and the seaside out at Paradisbukta.

It was a little bit windy and minus 8,5 celcius,

so her little sister Selma stayed home 2day.

Tuesday, 16 February 2010

IG Valentine day

Selma - 12 weeks

Lisa is a popular Lady

Safe and warm here for Selma - 12 weeks old now

All photos by Ludmilla Koslow

Friday, 12 February 2010

Cuddly Italian Greyhound sisters

Who´s on top now!? Breakfast at Bislet.

Beatiful sunny winterday at Bygdøy, Oslo

Monday, 8 February 2010

Lady Lisa got herself a little "sister"

Saturday the 30th of January, Lisa was over to Sweden to bring home her new little "sister" - Dervisch Absolutely Irresistible - Selma.

And as you can see from these photos, taken the same evening - they was doing really fine 2gheter.

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