| The Greyhound makes a wonderful family pet. | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and |
| Thousands of them need new homes from race | | | | other serious disease. |
| tracks every year. They do not require a great | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| deal of space to exercise in and when indoors, | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| prefer to lazy around. They are generally good | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| with larger dogs but want to chase anything that | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is |
| is moving including other pets. They are very | | | | the best for this chore and competent |
| good with older children. As a reminder, never | | | | instructions to accomplish this can be found on |
| leave a child unsupervised with any puppy or dog. | | | | the net. |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | *Life Span. The Greyhound can live between 10 |
| size (two years old or older) of the male | | | | and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care |
| Greyhound is 28 to 30 inches to the withers | | | | and excellent living conditions. |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 65 to 70 | | | | *History. The Greyhound They were first |
| pounds. The female ranges from 27 to 28 inches | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in |
| to the withers and 60 to 65 pounds. | | | | 1885. |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | Some Registries: |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | *Greyhound Club of America |
| with that specific breed and the Greyhound is no | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| exception. Be on the look out for hemophilia, eye | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| disease, bloat (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, the second | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| leading killer of dogs, can kill within the hour, this | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| space is too limited for a complete explanation but | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| you should read up on this). Feeding more then | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| once a day and avoiding exercise right after | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| meals may help guard against bloat. Von | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| Willebrands disease (a problem with blood | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| clotting)and sensitivity to flea collars, anesthetics, | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| insecticides and other chemicals. This disease list is | | | | Litter Size: 10 to 15 Greyhound puppies |
| an informative guideline only. Other diseases may | | | | Category: Hound |
| also be significant threats, please contact your | | | | Terms To Describe: Athletic, quiet, clean, friendly, |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | calm, sociable, lazy, |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | Makes a good watch dog. |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Makes a gentle pet. |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | Keep themselves clean. |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Good with other dogs. |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | Consider adopting one from a racetrack. |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | Not a barker. |
| *Grooming. The Greyhound has a short, firm and | | | | Bonds strongly with her human family. |
| smooth coat. She should be brushed weekly. | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy | | | | Sensitive to cold. |
| coat and help you keep a closer eye on her | | | | Not a good watch dog. |
| health and strengthen your emotional bond with | | | | Finicky eater. |
| her. | | | | Prey instinct, chase what moves. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | *Other Names Known By: Long Dog |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | only. |