Italian Greyhound – Hand-Poured 999+ Silver Collectible Standard Edition Sleek Elegance. Ancient Loyalty. Speed Made Graceful. The Italian Greyhound is the miniaturized version of the ancient sighthound — a dog that has been bred for speed and elegance for thousands of years, and that carries every bit of that history in its extraordinarily sleek and refined form. The Italian Greyhound was the companion of Renaissance nobility, painted into portraits alongside their owners, kept warm in the palaces of European courts. The breed is delicate in appearance but surprisingly tough, affectionate beyond expectation, and built in a way that makes every line of its body look like it was designed by someone who cared deeply about getting it exactly right. Cast in 999+ fine silver with an antique patina, hand-finished throughout. What You're Getting: Hand-poured 999+ fine silver with an antique silver finish Available in 1oz, 3oz, 6oz, and 12oz Hand-finished for the sleek form and full detail throughout Marked for weight and purity Includes a certificate of authenticity For Italian Greyhound Owners and the Lover of Refined Elegance A refined piece for Italian Greyhound owners, sighthound enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of a breed that has maintained its elegance and its character through millennia of history. One of Gold Spartan's most graceful dog breed sculptures. About the Standard Edition The Italian Greyhound is a Standard Edition statue. Standard pieces have no cap on production and remain available continuously. This is the line for collectors and display enthusiasts who are choosing based on the design itself -- the piece that fits the space, the person, or the story they want to tell.