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 9