A large member of the Hound Group of dogs, the Greyhound is a sighthound and is considered to be the fastest dog in the world capable of speeds in excess of 40mph (65 km/h). It could be considered to be the racehorse of the dog world.
History:
Other Names: English Greyhound
Country Of Origin: Europe
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Colours: Black, white, red, blue, fawn, fallow, brindle or any of these colours with white
Coat: Short
Breed:
Hound
Size: Large
Height: Male: 71 - 76 cm (28 - 30 ins) Female: 69 - 71 cm (27 - 28 ins)
Weight: Male: 29 - 32 Kg (65 - 70 lbs) Female: 27 - 29 Kg (60 - 65 lbs)
Care:
Temperament:
Suitability:
Suitable Environment:
Grooming: Minimal
Exercise: Considerable
Trainability:
Child Friendly: Yes
Pet Tolerant: Yes
Novice Owner Suitability: Yes
Health Issues*:
Alopecia, Anesthesia Sensitivity (Thiopentone), Avulsion of Tibial Tuberosity, Bone Fractures, Cataracts, Congenital Deafness, Ehler Danlos Syndrome, Epilepsy, Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV - Bloat), Haemophilia A, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Kidney Disease, Lens Luxation, Myopathy, Osteochondrosis, Osteosarcoma, Pannus, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Vasculitis, von Willebrand's Disease
(* The fact that this breed may be susceptible to these conditions does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected by them. They are listed here purely as a guide.)
