Greyhound
A.K.A. :English Greyhound
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Overview: | The Greyhounds are the fastest breed and require lots of outdoor activity. They're a great family members, enjoying lots of attention and affection from all. |
Breed Group: | Hound |
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-70, female: 60-65 |
Height (in): | 27-30 |
Colors: | Immaterial (includes black, gray, red, fawn, either solid or brindled, either whole colored or spotted). |
Coat: | Is smooth, close and short-haired. Firm in texture. |
Character: | Greyhounds are very sociable. When indoors, these dogs are lazy and relaxed. Outside, they show their high energy and stamina for action. Very intelligent, the breed is very closely bonded to their family. |
Temperament: | This breed chases things that move quickly, so they are not particularly suited for living in a home with cats. Although they are cautious around strangers, they are typically good with children and enjoy the company of other dogs. |
Care: | The Greyhound requires only occasional grooming with a very soft brush. The eats should be checked regularly and the claws should be trimmed. |
Training: | This breed is easy to train as long as the training is consistent and on task. |
Activity: | The Greyhound needs to run and walk for long distances every day. |
Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Health Issue: | This breed is prone to bloat, hip dysplasia, and ear infections. They may also have entropion, where the eyelids turn inward. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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Hank - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Male,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Hank is a very handsome little boy who recently arrived from Australia along with 3 of his friends and we are happy to have them in our family. The folks...
Bumpy Frank - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Male,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Frank was recently returned and is available for adoption. His foster mom said: " Frank is a gorgeous black Irish boy who was recently returned to...
Samara - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. WW Samara is a beautiful girl who recently retired from a short racing career in West Virginia. We are happy to welcome her into her retirement. Samara is...
Mason-Wadi - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Male,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Mason recently arrived from Oman and is a Wadi dog. Wadi dogs are from the wadis (dry riverbeds) of Oman. They are typically stray dogs that live in...
Needlesstosay - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. WW Needlesstosay recently arrived after a long racing career of 175 races at Caliente, Mexico. We are happy to welcome her into her retirement. She's a...
Nala - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Nala whose racing name is Simba's Queen is a beautiful girl who recently arrived from Australia, and we are happy to welcome her. Nala is a very friendly...
Mira - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Female,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Mira is a very pretty little girl who is the sister to Hank who we recently welcomed to the U.S. and GFNJ and we are happy to have her. She is friendly...
Bruce - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Male,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Bruce whose racing name is Fabulous Journey recently arrived from Australia and we are happy to have him in our GFNJ family. Bruce is a very handsome boy....
Apollo - Greyhound Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Male,
USA Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Date listed: 02/28/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound. Apollo One is a very handsome good-sized boy who we are happy to welcome into our GFNJ family from Australia. According to his caregivers in Australia...
XAT EXCELLENT - Greyhound (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Greyhound
Female, Adult
USA Grandville, MI, USA
Date listed: 02/14/2024
Posted Breed: Greyhound (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 500. XAT EXCELLENT Sire SUPERIOR PANAMA Dam SLEEPY WINNER SEE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
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