Greyhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Greyhound Dogs are Gentle, Independent, and Noble dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 156. These dogs are the fastest dogs on the planet. They are built like a world-class sprinter and are affectionate towards their family because of the trapped energy they need lots of exercise and their owners must provide them with soft places to sit because they can develop pressure soreness. Greyhound Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 46).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Even Tempered, Intelligent, Affectionate, Quiet, Athletic, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England, British Isles
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- When running, greyhounds spend 75% of their time in the air
2- Some Greyhounds sleep with their eyes open
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Greyhound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Brindle, Black, White, Fawn, Blue, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double Coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 35 - 38in (89 - 97cm)
Length: 36 - 39in (91 - 99cm) -
TAIL
Set on rather low, the long tail tapers toward the end and is carried low, with a slight curve
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WEIGHT
27 - 40 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Average greyhound litter size is 6.7 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Afghan Hound
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1885
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ORIGIN
England, British Isles
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Greyhounds are generally a loving breed and affectionate to their people. Usually this friendliness extends to strangers, but they can be aloof with some or all strangers
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
