I'm Diane S., 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!
Q. & A. with Diane
Why did you start 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.
What makes your program special?
The temperament of the IGs I use for breeding.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
You name him
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
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.
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 Diane to learn more details 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 & 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.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Diane.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hamel, IL
664 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport / Scott Air Force Base
665 miles away
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More about Diane
Club memberships
Diane is a member of Belle City Kennel Club.
Diane has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 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
Parent dogs
Lady, mom
Italian Greyhound
About Lady
Lady is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Diane decided to make her part of their program. Diane 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.
ChaCha, mom
Italian Greyhound
About ChaCha
ChaCha is a female Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Diane decided to make her part of their program. Diane 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.
Cowboy, dad
Italian Greyhound
About Cowboy
Cowboy is a male Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Diane decided to make him part of their program. Diane 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.
Vinny, dad
Italian Greyhound
About Vinny
Vinny is a male Italian Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Diane decided to make him part of their program. Diane 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.
Parent health testing
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).