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Greyhound Puppies for Sale
Greyhound
(English Greyhound)
XQISITE DYNASTY Ypsylon-,,Lena''. Photo Courtesy of
Magda
Kruszewska in Poland.
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Pronunciation |
Greyhound |
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Description |
A sleek, contoured dog built for speed with a very
deep chest and an extraordinarily flexible, curved spine. The head is long with
almost no stop and the muzzle tapers. The skull is wide between the ears. The
small rose ears are folded back. The eyes are dark and the neck is long and
graceful. The front legs are absolutely straight. The hindquarters are very
powerful and muscular with an arched loin. The long tail is carried low and has
a slight upward curve at the end. The short, smooth coat comes in all dog
colors. |
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Temperament |
Sensitive, sweet and elegant. Brave and loyal. With meek owneres it can become willful. The Greyhound is very intelligent, but its character is often
undervalued because of its reserved behavior toward its master and toward
strangers. Socialize them at an early age to prevent timidity. As a rule, they
are gentle and even-tempered - both racing lines and show lines. Most Greyhounds have a definite prey instinct. It is instinctive for
these dogs to chase anything that moves quickly. They are extremely fast and
some will kill cats and other domestic animals, although this is not the
majority (only about 20% of ex-racers are too "keen" on chasing prey to ever be
safe with small animals). About 10% are immediately okay due to low prey
instinct, and the rest can be trained to leave cats and other small pets in the
home alone. They seldom present difficulties with other dogs and are normally
good with children, though they do not usually like rough-house play, and would
not be a good choice for young children who are looking for a play mate. Indoors, these dogs are calm and sociable to a
point where they can even be considered lazy. They bond strongly with their own
people, have tremendous stamina, and do not bark much. Show lines tend to be of
a different body style than racing lines, and are often more angulated. Racing
lines are bred for performance, but often a good by-product are friendly,
outgoing dogs, who make wonderful pets when their racing days are over. Greyhounds are not
particularly vigilant. Show lines tend to be a bit heavier and bred more for
temperament than racing lines, who are bred for speed. However racing lines also make wonderful pets. There are hundreds of
adoption groups all over North America, Europe and Australia to place these
gentle, loving dogs when they retire. Retired racing Greyhounds are not usually
difficult to housebreak. They are already crate trained from the track, so it
doesn't take them long to learn that they are not to "go" in the house. The Greyhound needs an even tempered, gentle but firm loving owner who knows how to consistently communicate the rules of the home. A Greyhound who knows his place in his pack and what is expected of him is a happy Greyhound. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 28-30 inches (71-76cm) Bitches 27-28
inches (68-71cm)
Weight: Dogs 65-70 pounds (29-32kg) Bitches 60-65 pounds (27-29kg) |
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Health Problems |
May be prone to bloat. It is better to feed them 2
or 3 small meals rather than one large one. They are sensitive to drugs,
including insecticides. |
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Living Conditions |
The Greyhound will do okay in an apartment if they
get enough exercise. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will
do. Greyhounds are sensitive to the cold but do well in cold climates as long as
they wear a coat outside. |
Exercise |
Greyhounds that are kept as pets should have
regular opportunities to run free on open ground in a safe area, as well as
daily long, brisk
walks, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead. In a dog's mind the leader leads the way and that leader needs to be the human. Greyhounds love a regular routine. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is very easy to
groom. Simply comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and dry shampoo only
when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
This very ancient breed is the fastest dog in the
world and can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour (65 km/h). Its greatest
gift is its speed. They are thought to have originally descended from the
Arabian Sloughi and brought to England by traders before 900 AD. Centuries ago
it was used in the hunting of deer and wild boar. It could catch them and pull
them down without stopping. It is also an incorrigible enemy of domestic
animals, especially cats and geese. Today they are used primarily in dog racing
(where they chase mechanical rabbits). This sport is especially popular in
Anglo-Saxon countries. After retiring from a racing career, these dogs are often
destroyed. Greyhound Rescue groups select the most even-tempered, gentle racers
for placement into homes, with excellent success. Their talents include hunting,
sighting, watchdog, racing, agility, and lure coursing. |
| Group |
Southern, AKC Hound |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Greyhound Posters and Prints!
XQISITE
DYNASTY Ypsylon-,,Lena''. Photo Courtesy of
Magda
Kruszewska in Poland.
This is Bookie an ex-racer. Bookie is now a therapy dog and has her CGC, TDI. She does nursing home visits, is very out going, and loves her new job. Photo Courtesy of The
Greyhound Rescue Society. Adopt a rescue Greyhound today and save a life.
Enjoying some back yard play! Photo Courtesy of the
Greyhound Rescue Society.
Dogs cool off through their feet and this Greyhound is attempting to cool off by stepping in her water bowl! Photo Courtesy of the
Greyhound Rescue Society.
.These Greyhounds are beating the summer heat. Photo Courtesy of the
Greyhound Rescue Society.
Indoors, Greyhounds are very calm. Almost to the point where you could call them lazy. Photo Courtesy of
the
Greyhound Rescue Society.
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Greyhound Pictures 1
Successfully Adopting a Rescue Dog
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