Greyhound Puppies for sale - Greyhound Dogs for sale - Breeders

Saturday, 11 February 2012

Greyhound Puppies for Sale - Dog Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : Egypt

INTRODUCTION
The Greyhound dog breed is a hunting dog which has mainly been bred for racing and coursing game, but recently the breed has become more popular as a family dog and pedigree show dog. In the UK kennel club the Greyhound is classed in the Hound Dog Group.
The breed can be traced back to ancient Egypt where a Saluki (Persian Greyhound) was believed to have been found in a tomb built 4000 BC. Originally these sighthounds were used for hunting, they can see up to ½ mile. The sighthound were introduced to what we now know a United Kingdom in 5th and 6th century BC. Todays use of the greyhound is racing, as they can reach speeds off 41 mph. Until the early twentieth century Greyhounds were bred and trained for coursing. During the 1920's modern greyhound racing was introduced in the United States, in the United Kingdom (Belle Vue) in 1936 and in Northern Ireland (Celtic Park) the April 18th 1927. The Greyhound currently holds the record of the fastest dog recorded.

APPEARANCE
Greyhound males are usually between 28 and 30 inches tall and weighs around 70-100 pounds, females tends to be smaller from 27-28 inches and weigh around 60-75 pounds. Greyhounds are short haired and low maintenance. They come I a various of colors, to mention a few: Black, White, Fawn, Brindle, blue (gray), and so on. Its also believed that Greyhounds can be pets to people that are allergic to dogs.

CHARACTERISTICS
Greyhounds are an athletic build dog and even though used for racing its a low energy dog. They are very gentle, loving and quiet animals, most Greyhounds don't bark but whine, you do occasionally get a Greyhound that barks. Adult Greyhounds require 2 walks of 20-30 minutes a day to stay healthy and happy.

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