Greyhound Overview

Greyhound Dog Information
Name	Greyhound Dog
Other Name	English Greyhound
Origin	England
Build Type	Large
Life Cycle	12-14 years
Group	Hound
Character	Athletic, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Mild tempered, Affectionate
Height	Male:28-30 inches Female: 25-28 inches
Weight	Male:60-90 pounds Female: 55-85 pound
Color	Black, Blue, Brindle, Fawn, Red, White
Average price	800 US$

Qualities
Good with Kids	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Child Friendly	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Cat Friendly	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Dog Friendly	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Trainability	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Shedding	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Watchdog	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Intelligence	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Grooming	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Popularity	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Adaptability	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Hypoallergenic	No

Greyhound dogs were originally bred as hunting dogs to chase hare, foxes, and deer. This breed can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles per hour, making them dogs’ world’s Ferraris. Not astonishingly, Greyhounds have earned fame for them as racing dogs and are still used in racing now a day. These dogs are also play a part in various other dog sports, including conformation; lure coursing, agility and obedience. Beyond their speed and grace, many people love them for their mild and sweet nature.

Greyhound is a dog that is build for speed with smooth and muscular body. Its head and neck are long. Their quality rose ears are generally folded flat against the neck when the dog is at relax, but pierce forward and can even stand rather erect while it is attentive. Loin is somewhat arched with deep chest and narrow waist which is giving it unique appearance. Easy to groom coat is smooth and short. Greyhound’s coat founds in a wide range of colors including fawn, white, gray, red and brindle. It has almost no body fat and keepers must be sure to supply it with yielding places to rest or pressure sores may develop with ease.

In Egypt carvings of greyhounds were found in tombs dating back to 2900 B.C. it is an idea that they have originally descended from the Arabian Sloughi and brought to England by traders before 900 AD. The breed was first brought to America by the Spanish explorers in the 1500s. They were one of first ever dogs to be exposed in a show of dogs. The natural quarry of Greyhounds is the hare and rabbit, yet it has also been used to hunt wild boar, deer, stag and fox. The dog’s speed along with its dedicated eyesight assisted it shine at its work. The dogs were able to chase and catch the prey without stopping to rest. In 1885 AKC recognized the Greyhound. The talents of Greyhounds are hunting, watchdog, sighting, agility, and racing and lure coursing.

Temperament

Greyhounds are among the foremost mild and calm dogs with strangers or your family. They’re usually not interested in the affairs of people unless there’s an opportunity they will be let outside for a few running. Quite intelligent, the greyhound is ready to select up training rather quickly. The racing trade has had a profound impact on the breed, with several dogs having been bred for speed and therefore the ability to stay calm within the crate before being sprung for a race. As such, whereas there is also several disorders that plague this breed in maturity, they typically are excellent with individuals, although not invariably friendly within the ancient sense of the word.

Greyhounds are typically quite smart with other dogs, and former racing dogs have already been well socialized whereas young. If you get a greyhound pup you will have to do that yourself, however they seem to promptly accept the corporate of other dogs.

The breed is astonishingly smart with youngsters, and greyhounds tolerate a good deal of shenanigans from older children while not downside. Being somewhat fragile, they are suspicious of roughhousing and can merely rise up and walk off from a scenario they view dangerous. Very young kids might find themselves chased owing to their high pitched squeals that sound a lot of like wounded animal than a human being. Barking is typically not a serious downside, as this too has been fastidiously bred out of the dogs, although they usually bark and bark once confined too long or are chasing preys. In a very house scenario they create terrible guard dogs since they are just too relaxed to worry abundant what humans do.

Owner Should Know

Because of their thin coats, Greyhounds will get the shivers. If you reside in a very cold climate, purchase a warm coat for your dog to wear in snow or rain.
A greyhound ought to ne’er be allowed to escape leash except in a very securely fenced space. Greyhounds have a powerful prey drive and can take off when a rabbit or squirrels before you even see it.
When Greyhounds are not socialized — exposed to several different individuals, places, and situations — they’ll become timid and have issues adapting to changes in schedule or atmosphere. Take the time to socialize your dog or puppy.
Greyhounds are typically a loving breed and tender to their individuals. Sometimes this friendliness extends to strangers; however they’ll be distant with some or all strangers.
Although several believe that this breed is formed to run and has the harmful energy to go with it that could not be further from the truth. Greyhounds are typically docile and quiet, and they are best nippers. They are doing well in apartments and houses with little yards due to their low indoor energy.
Muzzling Greyhounds, particularly retired racing Greyhounds, may be a common practice. Greyhounds can nip at other dogs and can hurt smaller dogs and animals if their prey drive takes over. Several rescues suggest muzzling adopted Greyhounds, a minimum of till they get settled into their new homes and you have got a far better idea of their temperament.
Greyhounds are low to average shedders depending on the time of the year and also the individual dog, and that they need least grooming. The dearth of a significant coat leaves their skin susceptible to scrapes, tears, and nicks.
To acquire a healthy dog, never ever purchase puppies from any negligent breeder, pet store or puppy mill. Look for a breeder who has a best repo in breeding so that he can provide health certificates of that particular puppy you are going to buy. He can provide guarantee of sound temper puppy.