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Greyhound |
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| physical traits | - large - thin - graceful - elegant stature - relies more on keen eyesight and acute hearing than smell - odorless |
| colors | any |
| personality/ temperament | - affectionate - calm - sweet natured - gentle - relaxed - intelligent - bright - obedient - outgoing - happy - demonstrative - sociable - sensitive - reserved - cautious - thieves - chewers as puppies - become bored if |
| maintenance/ special needs | - requires little grooming - tall fence - moderate exercise/leisurely walking - desires attention - lots of food - pressure sores-needs soft bed - protect from cold - some may impulsively chase small animals |
| origination | described in the Ovid, Egypt? Assyria? dates back to 4000 B.C. then Great Britain |
| bred for | - hunt small game - deer - foxes and hare |
| identifying traits | - tall - thin - elegant - graceful |
| height | 27~30 (inch) |
| ideal for | - family - companionship - therapy - racing - chasing hares - lure coursing - not suited for hilly or wooded country |
| good with kids? | yes, but supervise as with any large dog and train children to respect dog, very tolerant but may growl or snap if patience is tested to the limit |
| interesting facts | - racing dog - fastest breed of dog - recorded at 37mph |
| lifespan | 10~12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(short haired sighthounds dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - short - smooth - velvety to touch |
| weight for male | 65~70 (lbs) |
| weight for female | 60~65 (lbs) |
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