Unfortunately, the Italian Cavalier Greyhound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Kerry Blue Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Athletic
Nonaggressive
Mischievous
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Intelligent
Alert
Loyal
Strong
Willed

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Kerry Blue Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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2000's

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Black
White
Gray
Brindle
Sable
Blue
Cream

Gray
Blue

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Kerry Blue Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

An Italian Cavalier Greyhound can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Kerry Blue Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Dental Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
PNA
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Electrocardiogram
General Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Kerry Blue Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Kerry Blue Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Italian Cavalier Greyhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Kerry Blue Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Cavalier Greyhound feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Kerry Blue Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Kerry Blue Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Cavalier Greyhound is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Blue Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Kerry Blue Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Italian Cavalier Greyhound is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Kerry Blue Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Kerry Blue Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Kerry Blue Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Kerry Blue Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Kerry Blue Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Kerry Blue Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Italian Cavalier Greyhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Kerry Blue Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.