I'm Linda K., the breeder behind Coccolare Italian Greyhounds located in West Richland, WA. I am a preservation breeder of Italian Greyhounds dedicated to protecting the breed's health, structure, temperament, and historical purpose. My breeding program is built on careful pedigree research, health testing, and selective pairings that prioritize sound minds and bodies over trends and volume. Puppies are raised in my home with early socialization, exposure to everyday life, and a strong foundation for companionship and performance. I am committed to ethical breeding, lifelong responsibility for every dog I produce, and ongoing education through breed clubs and performance sports to ensure Italian Greyhounds thrive for generations to come.
Q. & A. with Linda
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn, cream, blue fawn, blue, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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.
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
Puppy prices include between $3,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies have been dewormed, vet checked, and all shots appropriate for their age. They will require a signed contract of terms.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.
Coccolare 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Coccolare 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.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.