Large Hound Group

Greyhound

Also called English Greyhound

Apartment friendly

The Greyhound is a sleek, athletic breed that is known for its speed, grace, and endurance. This breed is native to the British Isles, where it was originally used for coursing game and racing.

Weight: 60–71 lb (27–32 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 27–30 in (68–76 cm)
Life span: 10–14 years
Exercise: About 40 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: England, United Kingdom (ancient, refined in medieval England)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Good in an apartment
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Aloof with strangers Calm Gentle Independent Quiet

Coat colours

Black, blue (grey), brindle, fawn, red, white and white with any of these colors

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	66–71 lb (30–32 kg)	60–64 lb (27–29 kg)
Height	28–30 in (71–76 cm)	27–28 in (68–71 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)