Hound group · England
Greyhound
Also called English Greyhound.
Large dog, moderate energy, trains well with consistency.
- Gentle
- Noble
- Independent
- Quiet
- Athletic
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 27 to 32 kg60 to 70 lb
- Lives
- 10 to 13 years
- Energy
- Moderate
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Very Low
Training
Training a Greyhound
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Prey Drive Awareness
Start here
Strong sighthound instincts mean small animals trigger their chase response. Careful introduction to cats required.
Gentle Handling
Many retired racers were not socialised as pets. Patience and positive methods help them adjust to home life.
Couch Potato Myth
Despite their racing background, retired Greyhounds are calm indoors. They need short bursts of exercise, not marathon running.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Greyhound and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsModerate
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 30-60 minutes daily. Short sprints rather than endurance running. Loves to run in secure areas.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing, thin coat means they need protection from cold.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Short, Smooth, ThinBlack, White, Fawn, Blue, Brindle, Red
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Osteosarcoma
Severe
Bone cancer is more common in Greyhounds than many other breeds
Bloat (GDV)
Severe
Deep-chested breed at risk; feed smaller, frequent meals
Dental Disease
Moderate
Prone to periodontal disease; regular dental care essential
Where they come from
History
Ancient breed depicted in Egyptian tombs from 4,000 years ago. Bred for coursing and racing, they can reach speeds of 45 mph. Many are now adopted from retired racing programmes.
- Santa's Little Helper · The Simpson family's beloved retired racing Greyhound
