Greyhound
adult Greyhound
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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:
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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: |
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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 |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(short haired
sighthounds dog group), ckc |
rescues: |
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