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Italian Greyhounds in Montreal, right now
We aren't tracking any adoptable Italian Greyhounds in or near Montreal at the moment. Listings update regularly as Quebec rescues take in new dogs, and a Italian Greyhound in Montreal typically gets adopted within days of being posted. Browse the full Quebec dogs list to see Italian Greyhounds in other Quebec cities, or save this page and check back soon.
Adopting an Italian Greyhound in Quebec
Italian Greyhounds are a sighthound shrunk to eight to fifteen pounds, and two things define owning one in Quebec: they break legs more easily than any comparable breed, and they are miserable in the cold.
Genuinely fragile, and fast
The leg bones are fine and the dogs are reckless, which is a bad combination. Fractures from jumping off furniture or from a mistimed landing during play are common enough that experienced owners manage the environment deliberately: ramps to the couch and bed, no rough play with larger dogs, care on stairs. This is the single most important practical thing to know before adopting one.
They are also sighthounds in miniature, which means a real prey drive and a top speed that makes recall unreliable the moment something moves. Off-leash in unfenced ground is not a sensible plan. They are affectionate, comically attached to their people, and prone to separation distress, so they suit a household that is home rather than one out for long days.
Cold, teeth, and house-training
A Quebec winter is genuinely hard on this breed. There is almost no coat, no undercoat and very little body fat, so an Italian Greyhound needs a properly insulated coat and often a sweater indoors, and outings on the coldest days are short and purposeful. Many owners train to indoor pads for January and February, which is a practical answer rather than a failure.
That connects to the breed’s reputation for difficult house-training, which is largely a cold-weather problem: a dog that hates going outside is a dog that holds it and then does not. Ask the rescue how the individual dog manages. Ask also about dental disease, which is severe and near-universal in the breed and often the largest ongoing cost, and about patellas.
What adopting a dog in Quebec actually involves
Quebec dog rescue runs through a handful of regional shelters rather than a dense network of breed-specific groups. The Montreal SPCA is the largest, and the SPA de la Mauricie in Trois-Rivières and the SPA de l’Estrie in Sherbrooke carry most of the rest. Expect the process to run primarily in French, including listings and application forms, even where staff are bilingual. Say at first contact if you would rather work in English, and ask for the adoption contract in a language you can read before signing.
Housing is the step rescues care most about. Most Quebec households rent, often in a plex or a walk-up, and the shortage of rentals that accept animals is one of the reasons shelters cite most often for surrender. Get your landlord’s permission in writing before you apply. One piece of local context worth knowing: since 2015, animals in Quebec are not property. Article 898.1 of the Code civil du Québec describes them as sentient beings with biological needs, which is the backdrop to how rescues here write their contracts.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable dog across the province on Dog Adoption Quebec.
The rescues that most often list Italian Greyhounds across Quebec are Montreal SPCA, SPA de la Mauricie, and SPA de l'Estrie. For breed-specific background, the Canadian Kennel Club is a useful reference.
Italian Greyhound Adoption FAQ — Montreal
How many Italian Greyhounds are available for adoption in Montreal?
As of October 2026, there are no Italian Greyhounds listed in Montreal rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Italian Greyhounds are among the rarer dogs in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Italian Greyhound mix.
Where can I adopt an Italian Greyhound near me in Quebec?
LocalPetFinder gathers adoptable Italian Greyhounds from the Quebec organizations we track, including the Montreal SPCA, the SPA de la Mauricie in Trois-Rivières and the SPA de l’Estrie in Sherbrooke, into one list. Quebec dog inventory is small compared with its cat inventory, so this list moves and it is worth checking back or setting an alert rather than assuming nothing is available.
Are Italian Greyhounds hard to house-train?
They have that reputation and it is mostly about weather. A dog with almost no coat does not want to stand in a Quebec January to relieve itself, so it holds on and has accidents indoors instead. A warm coat, a sheltered spot close to the door, and consistent routine solve most of it, and many owners keep indoor pads through the coldest months as a deliberate choice. Ask the rescue what has actually worked for the individual dog.
Do Italian Greyhounds break their legs easily?
More easily than almost any comparable breed, and it is the main thing to plan for. The leg bones are very fine while the dogs themselves are bold and fast, so fractures typically come from jumping off a couch or bed or from rough play with a bigger dog. Sensible owners add ramps to furniture, supervise play with larger dogs, and take stairs seriously. Ask whether the dog has already had a fracture repaired.
How much does it cost to adopt an Italian Greyhound in Montreal?
Adopting an Italian Greyhound in Montreal typically costs $300 to $600, and puppies usually carry a premium at $500 to $900. The exact fee varies by rescue, and older dogs are often reduced. That fee is not a purchase price. It covers work already done on the dog: spay or neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and a basic vet workup, which would cost several hundred dollars more if you arranged it yourself after buying. Buying the same breed from a registered breeder generally runs well over $1,000, usually with a waitlist. Ask the rescue what is included before you apply, since a few include extras like a starter bag of food or a first-month insurance trial.
Are these Italian Greyhounds for sale in Montreal?
Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Italian Greyhound here comes from a Montreal rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $300 to $600, with puppies at $500 to $900 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $2,000 to $5,000 or more to buy an Italian Greyhound from a breeder. If you searched "italian greyhound for sale montreal" or "italian greyhound puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.
Where can I buy an Italian Greyhound in Montreal, and should I?
You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Italian Greyhound breeder typically charges $2,000 to $5,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Italian Greyhound costs $300 to $600, with puppies at $500 to $900 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap italian greyhound-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in Montreal, adopting a rescue Italian Greyhound is cheaper, faster, and gives an dog in need a home.
Are there free Italian Greyhounds in Montreal, or italian greyhounds under $500?
Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Italian Greyhound in Montreal typically costs $300 to $600, with puppies at $500 to $900, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free italian greyhound listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.
Are there Italian Greyhound puppies in Montreal, or only adults?
Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Italian Greyhounds arriving in Montreal rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where an Italian Greyhound puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.
Where can I find an Italian Greyhound near me in Montreal?
Start with the listings on this page, which pull from Montreal rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving Montreal will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.