{"id":1620,"date":"2021-05-16T08:05:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T08:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2023-06-29T14:25:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T14:25:27","slug":"italian-greyhound-puppy-starter-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-puppy-starter-kit","title":{"rendered":"Italian Greyhound Puppy Starter Kit &#8211; What to Buy to Prep for Your New Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Buy THIS before you get an ITALIAN GREYHOUND PUPPY\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2OBzPU3gGmU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have decided to get an Iggy puppy, you probably can\u2019t wait to bring your little puppy home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, take your time and get ready! We have put together a list of must-haves for your Italian Greyhound puppy so you will be prepared when your puppy arrives at their forever home. Read on to find out more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Dog Food<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, you will need food for your little puppy. We recommend to get puppy formula dog food. But which one?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food options<\/a> available: kibble, canned \/ wet food or raw. There are pros and cons to all of them and in the end it just comes down to <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what your puppy tolerates and likes best, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your personal preference and <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much you are willing to spend on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your puppy arrives at their new home we recommend feeding the food brand the pup has been started on by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-breeders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breeder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and not to switch over to new food right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? This way you will be able to avoid tummy problems some puppies sometimes have in the beginning. Moving into their new home is already exciting enough and you don\u2019t want to make everything even more stressful. So ask the breeder what kind they were feeding and buy the same kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a week or two, when the puppy has settled in a bit, you can slowly transition to your brand of choice by adding a little bit more of the new kind each day until it\u2019s completely switched. This slow transition process again is to avoid tummy problems as some Iggies can be very sensitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a dog food brand, we recommend looking for high quality food with clear labelling so you know exactly what\u2019s in it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ctmQMz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one would be a good choice* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What About Treats and Chews?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For treats we would recommend to get for example dried chicken sticks that you can cut into small little pieces for your puppy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chews can be good for your puppy during their teething stage. We always go for natural options like bully sticks because they are easily digested and don\u2019t splinter. But be careful your puppy doesn\u2019t choke on it! Never let your puppy chew unattended and take it away from them when the piece becomes small enough to be swallowed in whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Feeding Supplies: Food and Water Bowl<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No puppy starter kit is complete without feeding supplies. So you will definitely need a food and a water bowl. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>350 ml are the perfect size for an Iggy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The options here are endless. We recommend stainless steel bowls because they are so easy to keep clean and won\u2019t absorb food odors and stains.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1627\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1627\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/food-bowl.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/food-bowl.png 1055w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/food-bowl-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/food-bowl-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/food-bowl-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nello&#8217;s food and water bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yjNr7W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have this one* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good thing here is that the stainless steel bowls can be removed which makes it even easier to clean. The black part has rubber rings on the bottom to prevent slipping and sliding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Dog Bed<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Iggies will mostly sleep on the couch or in your bed (if you let them of course), we recommend getting at least one dog bed so they will have their own little space.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1628\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1628\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bed.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bed-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nello loves his bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a dog bed for your Iggy puppy keep in mind that Iggies love soft materials. It can never be soft enough for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w2ECgV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one looks like a great choice* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How Big Should a Bed Be for an Italian Greyhound?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to tell how big the bed for your Italian Greyhound should be. Some dogs like to curl up while others want to be able to fully stretch out. So the following sizes are just recommendations based on &#8220;the average Iggy&#8221;:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Round Bed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; For a round bed a diameter of 40 to 45 cm (about 16 to 18 inches) should be good for standard sized Italian Greyhounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Normal Bed <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; For a normal bed we chose one with outer dimensions of 70 x 50 cm (27 x 18 inches) and inner dimensions of 50 x 33 cm (18 x 13 inches).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Soft Blankets<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And because Italian Greyhounds love it soft and warm, you should get at least one soft dog blanket. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1629\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1629 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blanket.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blanket.jpg 598w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blanket-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiding under the blanket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how warm it is, Iggies love being cuddled up in a blanket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tKZI1Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this cozy blanket* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Collar with an ID-Tag<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a collar for your Iggy puppy, we would not recommend to go for the super expensive high quality leather one right away as they will grow out of it super fast anyway. Besides, puppies chew on everything and they might get their little shark teeth on that too. Therefore a soft adjustable collar is a good pick for the beginning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your puppy is fully grown you can opt for something different such as a leather collar. We waited until Nello was 1 year old to get him his first leather collar. The collection has grown quite a bit since then \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Kind of Collar Is Best for Italian Greyhounds?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of their long and skinny necks it\u2019s important to choose a collar that is soft and wider than normal ones. Ideally you get one that can be altered in size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fjMsfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be a good fit* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get an ID-tag as well which has your telephone number on it. Just in case!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1630\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1630\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/collar-and-id-tag.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/collar-and-id-tag.jpg 604w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/collar-and-id-tag-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nello&#8217;s first collar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To find out whether a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-collar-or-harness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collar or a harness is better, check this post<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>6. Leashes: Normal &amp; Long Training Lead<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leashes for Italian Greyhounds should be thin and lightweight with a small hook. We would recommend to get two types of leashes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>a normal one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; For everyday, a simple nylon leash like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fAvoCf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this one is perfect* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>a long training lead <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Great for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-off-leash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recall practice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Get a bright colored one that is at least 15 FT long <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pzLMHy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like this one* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. Toys<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puppies want to play all the time so we would at least get a few toys for them to play with and to keep themselves entertained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chew toys are helpful when they start teething. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tKMe6p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is a great option<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* as you can also hide treats in it which will keep your puppy busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first toy we ever got for Nello was a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fpyeKd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rope toy like this one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*. He loved it and we played lots and lots of tug-of-war with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1634\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1634\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Puppy-Starter-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Puppy-Starter-Kit.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Puppy-Starter-Kit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Puppy-Starter-Kit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puppy Starter Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>8. Nail Clipper<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian Greyhounds are pretty low maintenance. However, you will have to cut their nails regularly. We use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33LqUTD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nail clipper like this one* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. Tooth Brush with Canine Toothpaste<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian Greyhounds are generally a very healthy breed. They are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prone to dental diseases <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">though. To avoid problems, we recommend to <a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brush their teeth<\/a> at least once a week. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get them used to it, start brushing their teeth when they are a puppy! You can simply use a soft childrens\u2019 toothbrush but make sure you use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3giWEWa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">canine toothpaste<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also buy this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CYIzbT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electric Toothbrush with ultrasound technology*<\/a>. It&#8217;s completely silent (no noise, no vibration, nothing!) and helps you remove plaque effectively. Don&#8217;t expect wonders, but it really is a convenient tool that we use regularly in Nello&#8217;s teeth cleaning routine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1703\" style=\"width: 1101px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1703\" src=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/what-you-will-need.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1101\" height=\"1074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/what-you-will-need.jpg 1101w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/what-you-will-need-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/what-you-will-need-1024x999.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/what-you-will-need-768x749.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1101px) 100vw, 1101px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What you will need to clean your Italian Greyhound&#8217;s Teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>10. Dog Camera\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To teach your dog to be home alone and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/italian-greyhound-separation-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent separation anxiety <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a dog camera can be very helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can watch what your dog is doing, receive push notifications when they are barking and even talk to them over the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hrZ5aS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this one* \u2192\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to spend money on a dog camera you can simply use two phones or tablets and make a video call or use an app like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/de\/app\/dog-monitor\/id626789870?l=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog Monitor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We used it before we got a camera but the quality and angle just wasn\u2019t as good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion on Italian Greyhound Puppy Starter Kit &#8211; The Better You Are Prepared the Easier It Will Be\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these items you will be well prepared for an easy start into your new life with your little Italian Greyhound puppy. Of course you don\u2019t have to get the exact same items, they are just examples of what you could get and what we bought for Nello.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DON&#039;T WATCH if you don&#039;t want Italian Greyhound puppy fever\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g1vKsCPTztE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 75%;\">*This link is an affiliate link. This means if you click on it and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we love and believe will be of value to you. Thanks for your support!<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have put together a list of must-haves for your Italian Greyhound puppy so you will be prepared when your puppy comes home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[27],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1620"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2246,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1620\/revisions\/2246"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thelifeofnello.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}