Levriero Sardo

Also called Sardinian Greyhound, Cani de lèpori, Vertreddru

Rare breedShort profile

From Sardinia, Italy.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight17 to 25 kg1 2

Height60 to 70 cm1 2

Sizelarge

Sources give one range of 17-25 kg for the breed, not split by sex.

sweet-natured

independent and self-reliant

very tough and enduring

Coat and looks how to spot one

short, smooth coat

A lean sighthound with a short, sleek coat, a small head and a long muzzle, large eyes and ears that are either folded back or fully upright.2

Colourssandblackparti-colourwhitebrindlegrey2

Personality what they are like

A gentle dog with its own people, but reserved and independent, keeping some of the wild streak of a dog that long hunted for itself. It has a strong urge to chase.2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A hunting sighthound built for coursing hares, so it needs chances to run freely in a safe, enclosed area.2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, smooth coat needs very little grooming.2

The story where it all began

A traditional hare-hunting sighthound of Sardinia, shaped by hard selection into a very hardy dog. Only a few remain, and a handful of Sardinian breeders are working to save it.2 1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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In Sardinian it is called 'cani de lèpori', the hare dog.1
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Locally it is also known as vertreddru, meaning 'little hunting dog'.1
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Its muzzle is almost twice as long as its skull.2
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Sand is the most common and most prized coat colour.2

Recognised by the official bits

None: Not recognised by the FCI or any other major kennel club.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Levriero Sardo. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkevery 2 weeks
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year

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Levriero Sardo - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, origin, size, recognition, rarity
Agraria.org: Levriero sardo agraria.orgused for appearance, coat, colours, temperament, use, history

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.