I'm Mary F., the breeder behind Della Rosa Italian Greyhounds located in Geneva, FL. We focus on intentional breeding so that we can produce quality puppies that are excellent representations of the standard. Our breeding program stands out because of the personal attention we give to every detail of the journey. From researching breeding pairs and conducting health testing, to purposefully raising each pup with proper socialization and care, our goal is to help preserve this historic breed and promote loving temperaments for long life companions.
Q. & A. with Mary
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and seal, white and black, and red fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Forrest
Went home
Male
DellaRosa's Magic Moment at Pikops LDLP
Went home
Male
DellaRosa's Made Ya Look
Went home
Male
DellaRosa's Prima Va Bene
Went home
Female
DellaRosa's Regal Son
Went home
Male
DellaRosa's Big Shaboom
Went home
Male
DellaRosa's Stellina
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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
Connect with Mary to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
Della Rosa 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 dogs
Kody, dad
Italian Greyhound
About Kody
Kody is a sweet and scrappy little guy that loves hugs and kisses!
Tink, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Tink
Tink is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ellie, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Ellie
Stunning Blue Female with White Markings - A Proven Champion
This exceptional girl boasts a stunning blue coat accented by striking white markings. She has an impressive show record, including being a Grand Champion and the Best of Breed winner at an AKC Specialty show. As a mother, she has produced two champion offspring and one Bronze Grand Champion with her first litter of three.
In addition to her show accomplishments, she has earned AKC FastCat and Canine Good Citizen awards, demonstrating her versatility and excellent temperament.
Most importantly she is loving and affectionate, and her offspring will make a wonderful addition to any family.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Della Rosa 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Mary to bring home their puppies.
Andrea B.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Mary is very knowledgeable about the breed and helped us so much. She made sure we were prepared with lots of supplies. She gave us food, snacks, a leash and even an air tag for him! You can tell she really cares about the dogs.