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Greyhound Dog Breed Description
- The Greyhound dog breed is an easily recognizable
breed, distinct for its sleek, contoured build, deep chest, and
curved, flexible spine - these dogs are built for speed.
- Greyhounds have a long head, small ears, a graceful
neck, and dark eyes. The back legs are muscular and very powerful,
and the front legs are completely straight.
- The smooth, short coat comes in many colors.
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- Greyhounds are sweet, elegant, loyal, brave, and
sensitive dogs. They are very intelligent, but tend to be reserved
both with their families and with strangers. These dogs need to
be well-socialized from a very young age to avoid timidity.
- Dogs tend to have a strong prey instinct, and
they are likely to chase anything that moves too quickly - they
should not be left around cats or other small pets unless they've
been well-trained and socialized. Although they're not fond of rough-housing,
these dogs are good with other dogs and children.
- Greyhounds form strong bonds with their families.
They are sociable and calm indoors.
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Height and Weight ————————
- Adult males tend to be 28-30 inches tall and weigh
around 65-70 pounds.
- Adult females are generally 27-28 inches tall
and weigh about 60-65 pounds.
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Living Conditions and Exercise ————————
- The Greyhound dog breed does well in an apartment
setting as long as they receive sufficient exercise. They are not
suited to cold-weather and may need to wear a coat outdoors.
- This breed is generally inactive indoors, but
need time to run free in a safe area outside.
- To stay healthy, these dogs need a daily long
walk. The owner should always lead on these walks, making the dog
walk beside or behind them. Regular routines are important to these
dogs.
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Life Expectancy ————————
- Well-cared for dogs can be expected to live 10-12
years.
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Grooming ————————
- The easy-to-care-for coat requires occasional
combing and brushing. Use a brush with firm bristles. Dry shampoo
only as necessary.
- They are average shedders.
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History ————————
- The Greyhound dog breed is the fastest breed in
the world. It is an ancient breed; most likely they are descendents
of the Arabian Sloughi brought by traders to England before 900
AD. These dogs were used to hunt deer and wild boar, catching their
prey and pulling them down without stopping.
- Greyhounds were the enemy of most domestic animals
- including geese and cats. Now, they are mostly used for dog racing
in Anglo-Saxon countries.
- Sadly, once their racing careers are over, many
of the dogs are destroyed. Greyhound Rescue groups operate all over
the U.S. and other countries to place the most even-tempered racers
with families.
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Group and Recognition ————————
- Grouping: Southern, AKC Hound
- Recognition: CKC, ACR, NKC, APRI, FCI, KCGB, AKC,
UKC, ANKC, NZKC
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