About the Greyhound:
Greyhound information, advice,
answers and dogs facts

Greyhounds are quiet and dignified, preferring to spend the majority of their time curled up on a soft bed or your couch. They are active in spurts, usually a quick sprint in a large fenced enclosure will suffice for their daily exercise. They should never be allowed off-lead because they can quickly reach speeds of up to 40 mph. They often become selectively "deaf" to their owners when chasing prey (which can be anything that catches their eye, a squirrel, a piece of trash blowing in the wind, etc.). Their short coat can be kept glossy with daily brushing or massaging with a hound glove.

Greyhounds are sensitive and intelligent and may quickly become bored with the repetitiveness of traditional training. They will excel if handled gently and if the training is made into more of a game. They are docile by nature and will get along with well-behaved children. Greyhounds should be watched around small animals, especially retired racing dogs. Some retired racers have such a high prey drive that they will even attack small dogs, although this is the exception. Greyhounds have the peculiar ability to recognize other greyhounds, and some seem not to even recognize other breeds as dogs.

Basic Dog Breed Information           Weight Range: 60 - 80 lbs.           Avg. Height: 28 in.           Breed Origin: Egypt           Nicknames:           AKC Group: Hound Greyhound Liftstyle Info   Tolerates Cold Weather Tolerates Hot Weather Good Watchdog Needs Exercise Good w/Other Animals Easily Trainable Can Live Outside Needs Grooming Often Lives Well In City Life Good With Kids