Heartsdesire Italian Greyhounds

Raised by Diane S.

Certified Breeder of Italian Greyhounds

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Heartsdesire Italian Greyhounds located in Hamel, IL. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. We are dog lovers through and through! Our pups are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!

Diane’s experience

  • About Diane

    I care very much about the overall health and structure but just as importantly I care about the temperament. I will not compromise at all. It is important that I know you are getting an outstanding addition to your life and family.

  • What makes Diane’s program special

    The temperament of the IGs I use for breeding.

  • Diane is a member of a club

    Belle City Kennel Club

Puppies

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Dec. 12, 2022

Italian Greyhound

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home Dec. 12, 2022

Italian Greyhound

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 12, 2022

Italian Greyhound

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Dec. 12, 2022

Italian Greyhound

You name him

Reserved

Male • Went Home July 16, 2022

Italian Greyhound

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Getting a puppy from Diane

Diane has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

“Contact us for price. Pricing does include Registration and 3 Generation Pedigree. All our puppies are the same price. We get so much interest in our IGs sometimes the only way to settle where one goes is who sends the depisit first. (That is amongst equally qualifying homes).”

Contract and health guarantee

Diane may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Diane offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Diane directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised in our home. They are well socialized to both interior and exterior noises and activites. They are handled daily and continually interact with visitors and other animals. They are also introduced to the barn and all it's activities. They are crate trained - if on solid foods and the process of housebreaking will be started (hopefully completed). I utilize the following enrichment methods: Daily interactions with new and novel items and situations to instill confidence , car riding , Various Surfaces , Grooming Desensitization, Well socialized puppy that a family can take and enjoy their new family member in their adventures , Start crate training if with me long enough and walking on leash, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Table Trained, Noise desensitization, Car Training , Human Interactions , and "No" Biting or Chewing.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, wormed, dew claws removex andcleared by the vet before going to their new family.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Sound and texture enrichment, Vaccinations, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Bone, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Puppy feed to get you started along with your puppy's favorite toy, and blanket. A colloge of puppy pictures., and AKC Registration and 3 generation pedigree..

Bringing your puppy home

Diane offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Hamel, IL or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

“We do not ship our puppies. You may come to our home or we can meet at a public location. ”

More about Diane

  • Why Diane started breeding

    I realized I had an exceptional male with an outstanding temperament and it was absolutely worth duplicating. This breed is known to be timid. My IGs are not. They are friendly and love meeting people.

  • Diane has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Diane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heartsdesire Italian Greyhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Diane's parent dogs

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Italian Greyhound

Parent health testing

Italian Greyhound

Heartsdesire Italian Greyhounds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Italian Greyhounds.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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