The Greyhound is a sleek, athletic breed that is known for its speed, grace, and endurance. This breed is native to the British Isles, where it was originally used for coursing game and racing.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–14 years
- Weight
- Male 30–32 kg · Female 27–29 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 71–76 cm · Female 68–71 cm
- Origin
- ancient, refined in medieval England · United Kingdom
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- black, white, red, fawn, blue (grey), brindle, white with any of these colors
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- English Greyhound
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise40 min per day