Hello, my name is Hazen. I know, it is an interesting name- I am my human Daddy's namesake.
Sometimes they call me 'Raisin' or 'Hazen-Raisin', because I am so sweet. I was born February 26, 2007.
I am an Italian Greyhound, sometimes they call us IG's or Iggy's- but we are definitely not Whippets, baby Greyhounds or miniature anything.
The last time Mommy & Daddy took me to the doctor, they weighed me and the machine said I was 12.5 pounds.
The average weight for an Iggy is 10 pounds, so I am doing alright. I am neutered because Mommy & Daddy want to leave the breeding to
the professionals. You may have noticed my unusual markings; I am nearly all 'white' with a large patch of 'seal' over my right eye
and a few faint patches on my snout and ear - did you notice my half pink nose?!. These markings are called Piebald or Pied and they are
definitely one reason I get a lot of attention, and the way I elegantly prance or high step is another. Unfortunately, my extreme piebald
markings (white head and ears) not only made me cute, they are the reason I am also deaf. Most people have no idea I cannot hear because
I am a perfectly normal dog in every other way, I just 'hear' with my eyes and my nose. My Mommy has taught me some sign language.
So far, I know the sign for good job / good boy, sit, stay, come, potty and hello / wave / shake, and we will be learning more as I grow.
I am a extremely friendly dog, I enjoy meeting everyone - fur or no fur, I find them all so delightful. Some of my favorite things to do
are playing with other dogs, snuggling and napping with anyone that will let me and eating- those three things keep me busy all day.
To learn more about deafness in dogs, the Italian Greyhound breed, Sighthounds in general, where to find an Iggy (rescue groups and breeders)
please visit our links page.
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