WELCOME TO BERIZZA ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS.
Fine Art Miniature Sighthounds.
"A breed that in its country of origin is officially placed among the Sighthounds
MUST necessarily have all the characteristics common to the members of this group:
conformation, elegance, strength, and an elastic untiring movement. Refined and
graceful, but without weakness and free from faults that would reduce its
efficiency. No Sighthounds could be different and still be called a Sighthound" -
Piero Renai della Rena
My introduction to the World of Dogs was when I was born I think? I can not recall a time I wasn't doing
something related to my interest. Finally getting my first show dog, a Sheltie at 12 years of age, it
was full steam ahead: obedience, showing my own or other people's dogs, and Greyhound racing (my start
into Greyhounds / Sighthounds and that got me permanently addicted).
It wasn't until I arrived in Australia in 1987 that I was able to pursue my "True Love",
getting involved in Sighthounds, especially in Greyhounds/Whippets and Italian Greyhounds. After getting
to know IG's better, it seemed obvious to acquire one. Reading through a main Sydney paper there was a
litter for sale by a well known breeder and off we went to check them out. As the story goes, we came
home with a little blue pied girl named "Bubbles". She was a terrific learning experience, with her
extrovert temperament and human like mannerism. Then after a couple of months of trying to resist the
"IG bug", we ended up with another bitch, who was such a prolific winner - and I was totally hooked....
"Berizza" was established in 1990, however I spent the next 4 years showing IG's for another
breeder, as well as my own, gaining several titles and major awards along the way. Then I wanted to
try my success in breeding; I approached a good friend with a Specialty winning bitch and he allowed
me to lease her for a litter. The first "Berizza" babies were born in mid 1994 - the litter that
was to give me more than I could ever imagine. I am forever grateful for the beautiful mum "Ch Silken Image"
for giving me such a solid foundation to build on, and the line is still strong in producing many talented
youngsters and hopefully will for many years to come. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined to
breed two Specialty BIS winners in the same litter, especially for my first go at breeding! And I am
sure "Silky's" owner, the late Sylvia Davis, would have been just as proud of her influence in my breeding
program, had she been here to share it.
I am justly proud to be the most successful IG breeder / owner / exhibitor in the history
of Italian Greyhound Specialties, taking 7 consecutive BIS and one RUBIS, as well as many more BIS at
other Specialties and All Breed Championship Shows.
I will continue my mission in this delightfully elegant, yet so houndy and versatile breed. My love for
this true greyhound in miniature with sound body and mind will never cease!
Anu.
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