Greyhound
Hound Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 27-28 in, Males 28-30 in
Weight
Females 60-65 lbs, Males 65-70 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-13 yrs
History
There is some debate amongst historians as to where and when the Greyhound originated. Some believe that they originated as long as 5,000 years ago in Egypt, used by Pharaohs to hunt in the harsh desert climate. Others believe that they actually were developed from herding breeds in Europe, with their close ancestors having been bred by ancient Celts from Eastern Europe or Eurasia. Regardless, greyhounds are skilled sighthounds that were bred to be able to see slight movements in wide-open spaces.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Greyhounds share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Common Traits
Affectionate and friendly with a great temperament
Independent and sometimes described as "catlike"
Intelligent and easy to train
Need a fair amount of daily exercise but are low-key couch potatoes at home
Sensitive and can pick up on negative emotions or tensions amongst their people
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