I'm Anita A., the breeder behind Blue Ridge Italian Greyhounds located in Salem, VA. I'm a breeder who likes to educate the buyer, and keep up with the latest educational information concerning the breed. My priorities: preserve the integrity of the breed, produce a genetically sound and healthy litter, and ultimately make loving, socialized, gorgeous tempermented dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
Anita has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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.

“The price includes deworming, UTD on vaccines, early socialization, lifetime support from me, and health guarantee.”
Anita 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 Anita 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 Anita directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Anita.
Meet in Salem, VA
185 miles away
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Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)
180 miles away
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Anita has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Anita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Blue Ridge Italian Greyhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Good level
Blue Ridge 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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).