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I would like to share with you all the rewarding experience of having chosen an Italian Greyhound as companion. This site is to offer some information about this elegant breed, very suitable for life in the city, although little known in general. For those of you who are curious, you will find here some light information about the dog's conformation based on the Federation Cynologique Internationale, profiles of our own dogs and news about planned or available litters. For more constant updates please follow me on Facebook, link at the bottom of the page.
My name is Héctor F. González Aviles, I am from Mexico City and work internationally, I am a dog lover, especially of the sighthounds. I have a degree in hotel business management and previously I studied for classical pianist professionally. I am currently working as a seafarer on a private vessel around the world. I have had the opportunity to import several individuals of Italian Greyhound from the best bloodlines in Europe to live at home with my family in Mexico City.
Our dogs are first of all loved pets that stay with us all day, they live at home, we enjoy taking them out for a walk and to dog shows occasionally to some of them. Looking to develop my own bloodline I eventually have some litters, however I do not live from this activity, it is rather a passion for the breed.
The name “D’Artusi” came after my son Artus.
History
At home we have had dogs of various breeds since I was a child: English Pointer, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Dalmatian and some mixed breeds. In the year of 2015, I was looking for a pet for my son Artus, the terrier type was not going to work for me and after a lot of research I found this excellent breed little spread, especially in Mexico. I was looking for a small, well-proportioned pet with no features of dwarfism (stubby, short legs, huge ears, etc.), that barked little, that did not snore, non-shedding or just a little, that did not drawl, easy to transport in the car, suitable for life in the city, that cuddles to watch TV with me and at the same time be playful when going out to the garden, etc. and I came to think that what I was looking for was an utopia. For a moment I came to consider the Mini Pinscher or the English Toy Terrier, of which I met very nice ones, but suddenly and unintentionally I came across this breed and decided on it, it has given me more than I expected and now, I even have a website to share my experience!
The first one was a female fawn colour that we called Lady D'Artusi, acquired in Mexico City with FCI registration. We were so happy that I researched more about the best breeders worldwide and for a little over a year I was collecting six more dogs, coming from European show champions. Thus, my IG's have travelled with me in cabin from the Basque Country, Tenerife and Milan.
The main reason for bringing European specimens was because in Mexico I found that they frequently did not correspond to the standard of the International Cynological Federation, to which Mexico belongs, especially in terms of colour variations (with large white spots that rather they are for the standard of the American Kennel Club), and to my personal taste for the type of head, superior line and movement typical, that even as pets I consider they should represent their legendary elegance.
Vision
D 'Artusi is a recent project and I have set a goal of creating my own Mexican bloodline. I admit that I am new to this and I have a long way to go in terms of shows, meeting people, raising many generations, etc. etc. but there is always a beginning; I have ethical principles, honesty and vehemence to do things correctly, I hope that my European breeders friends are proud and do not disappoint their trust of giving me each of their very valuable offspring, the result of years of effort.
Like any serious breeder, the health of my dogs and bloodlines is the number one priority. My breeding dogs are subjected to rigorous clinical tests with official certification to rule out and / or reduce the possibility of hereditary diseases of the heart, eyes and patella; besides the responsible and very careful handling of the coefficient of inbreeding. Everything is documented, measurable and verifiable. With this base, the idea is to produce a line of healthy, beautiful constitution, movement and temperament dogs to bring joy to their human families as quality pets and as individuals worthy to be showed by owners in the sport of dog show.
Enjoy your visit, thank you!
Note*
I suggest to the general public that when planning to buy a puppy / dog, consider the option to adopt one first, and if you still decide to buy one ask to know the parents and living conditions, do not encourage the irresponsible breeding practice where there is animal abused and the suffering of bitches.
Thanks
I am very thankful to all the great breeders who trusted me by letting me have one or more of their puppies, it is always an honour:
Another special thanks to my parents and wife who have always supported me unconditionally in all my projects, thanks to all!
Hector F. Gonzalez A.
June 2017
I would like to share with you all the rewarding experience of having chosen an Italian Greyhound as companion. This site is to offer some information about this elegant breed, very suitable for life in the city, although little known in general. For those of you who are curious, you will find here some light information about the dog's conformation based on the Federation Cynologique Internationale, profiles of our own dogs and news about planned or available litters. For more constant updates please follow me on Facebook, link at the bottom of the page.
My name is Héctor F. González Aviles, I am from Mexico City and work internationally, I am a dog lover, especially of the sighthounds. I have a degree in hotel business management and previously I studied for classical pianist professionally. I am currently working as a seafarer on a private vessel around the world. I have had the opportunity to import several individuals of Italian Greyhound from the best bloodlines in Europe to live at home with my family in Mexico City.
Our dogs are first of all loved pets that stay with us all day, they live at home, we enjoy taking them out for a walk and to dog shows occasionally to some of them. Looking to develop my own bloodline I eventually have some litters, however I do not live from this activity, it is rather a passion for the breed.
The name “D’Artusi” came after my son Artus.
History
At home we have had dogs of various breeds since I was a child: English Pointer, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Dalmatian and some mixed breeds. In the year of 2015, I was looking for a pet for my son Artus, the terrier type was not going to work for me and after a lot of research I found this excellent breed little spread, especially in Mexico. I was looking for a small, well-proportioned pet with no features of dwarfism (stubby, short legs, huge ears, etc.), that barked little, that did not snore, non-shedding or just a little, that did not drawl, easy to transport in the car, suitable for life in the city, that cuddles to watch TV with me and at the same time be playful when going out to the garden, etc. and I came to think that what I was looking for was an utopia. For a moment I came to consider the Mini Pinscher or the English Toy Terrier, of which I met very nice ones, but suddenly and unintentionally I came across this breed and decided on it, it has given me more than I expected and now, I even have a website to share my experience!
The first one was a female fawn colour that we called Lady D'Artusi, acquired in Mexico City with FCI registration. We were so happy that I researched more about the best breeders worldwide and for a little over a year I was collecting six more dogs, coming from European show champions. Thus, my IG's have travelled with me in cabin from the Basque Country, Tenerife and Milan.
The main reason for bringing European specimens was because in Mexico I found that they frequently did not correspond to the standard of the International Cynological Federation, to which Mexico belongs, especially in terms of colour variations (with large white spots that rather they are for the standard of the American Kennel Club), and to my personal taste for the type of head, superior line and movement typical, that even as pets I consider they should represent their legendary elegance.
Vision
D 'Artusi is a recent project and I have set a goal of creating my own Mexican bloodline. I admit that I am new to this and I have a long way to go in terms of shows, meeting people, raising many generations, etc. etc. but there is always a beginning; I have ethical principles, honesty and vehemence to do things correctly, I hope that my European breeders friends are proud and do not disappoint their trust of giving me each of their very valuable offspring, the result of years of effort.
Like any serious breeder, the health of my dogs and bloodlines is the number one priority. My breeding dogs are subjected to rigorous clinical tests with official certification to rule out and / or reduce the possibility of hereditary diseases of the heart, eyes and patella; besides the responsible and very careful handling of the coefficient of inbreeding. Everything is documented, measurable and verifiable. With this base, the idea is to produce a line of healthy, beautiful constitution, movement and temperament dogs to bring joy to their human families as quality pets and as individuals worthy to be showed by owners in the sport of dog show.
Enjoy your visit, thank you!
Note*
I suggest to the general public that when planning to buy a puppy / dog, consider the option to adopt one first, and if you still decide to buy one ask to know the parents and living conditions, do not encourage the irresponsible breeding practice where there is animal abused and the suffering of bitches.
Thanks
I am very thankful to all the great breeders who trusted me by letting me have one or more of their puppies, it is always an honour:
Another special thanks to my parents and wife who have always supported me unconditionally in all my projects, thanks to all!
Hector F. Gonzalez A.
June 2017
Portofino, Italy, July 2016