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Greyhound

greyhound dog
adult Greyhound
greyhound dog
    height of a greyhound
group: hound / sighthound height: 27-30" / 68.58-76.20 cm
types: weight: m 65-70 lbs / 29.48-31.75 kg,
f 60-65 lbs / 27.22-29.48 kg
colors: any
physical traits: large, thin, graceful, elegant stature, relies more on keen eyesight and acute hearing than smell, odorless
hair type: short, smooth, velvety to touch
personality/
temperament:
affectionate, calm, sweet natured, gentle, relaxed, intelligent, bright, obedient, outgoing, happy, demonstrative, sociable, sensitive, reserved, cautious, thieves, chewers as puppies, become bored if neglected. some may snap in reflex when startled
maintenance/
special needs:

requires little grooming, tall fence, moderate exercise/leisurely walking, desires attention, lots of food, pressure sores-needs soft bed, protect from cold, some may impulsively chase small animals
nickname:  
origination: described in the Ovid, Egypt? Assyria? dates back to 4000 B.C. then Great Britain
bred for: hunt small game, deer, foxes and hare
identifying traits: tall, thin, elegant, graceful
ideal for: family, companionship, therapy, racing, chasing hares, lure coursing, not suited for hilly or wooded country
good with kids? yes, but supervise as with any large dog and train children to respect dog, very tolerant but may growl or snap if patience is tested to the limit
of interest: racing dog, fastest breed of dog, recorded at 37mph
life expectancy: 10-12 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(short haired sighthounds dog group), ckc
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greyhound dog
greyhound dog
 
 
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