At a glance the quick version
Sources give one range of 17-25 kg for the breed, not split by sex.
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
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.21
Fun facts for the dinner table
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.