This article is about the breed of dog. For the US bus service, see Greyhound Lines. For other uses, see Greyhound (disambiguation).
Greyhound
Greyhound
Other names
English Greyhound
Country of origin
England
Traits
Weight
Male
65-70 pounds
Female
60-65
Height
Male
27 to 29 inches
Female
25 to 27 inches
Coat
Fine, smooth
Color
Any
Litter size
6-8 pups
Life span
12-15 years
Classification & standards
FCI
Group 10 Section 3 #158
standard
AKC
Hound
standard
ANKC
Group 4 (Hounds)
standard
CKC
Group 2 - Hounds
standard
KC (UK)
Hound
standard
NZKC
Hounds
standard
UKC
Sighthounds and Pariahs
standard
The Greyhound is a breed of dog on the planet [1]. A combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest and aerodynamic build allows it to reach speeds of up to 72 km/h (45 mph) in less than one and a half seconds, or within 3 strides.
Contents
1 Description
1.1 Appearance
1.2 Temperament
2 Roles
2.1 Racing
2.2 Greyhounds as pets
3 Welfare
4 Health
5 History
6 Miscellaneous
6.1 Cultural references to Greyhounds
6.2 Anatomy
6.3 Sports
6.4 Other
7 See also
8 References
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