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Greyhound Life habits and morphological characteristics

To meet the needs of speed, the Greyhound has a smooth, wavy body shape with a deep chest and a flexible, curved spine. Its head is long and the muzzle is very close to a cone. The extra deep chest allows for a larger heart and lung capacity during sprinting. In addition, the nostrils of the Greyhound are larger than those of other dog breeds, which ensures smooth breathing during short sprints. The Greyhound's forelimbs are straight, and the hips and hind legs are very powerful and muscular. The Greyhound's tail is long, drooping, and the tail end is slightly curled up.
The coat is short and dense. The coat color is varied, including black, white, tan, and spotted.

Greyhound Distribution range and habitat

Native to the Middle East

Greyhound Detailed Introduction

Greyhound, also known as Greyhound, is native to the Middle East. The English name of Greyhound is generally believed to have evolved from the Old English word "grighund". Hund means hound, and the meaning of grig is unclear, but it should have nothing to do with the modern English word grey (gray). Greyhounds do have many different coat colors. It is an extremely rare ancient purebred dog, and its shape has not changed from ancient times to the present.

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Many people once believed that the origins of this breed can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where a bas-relief depicting a short-haired Saluki was found in a tomb built in 4000 BC. However, a 2004 DNA analysis report showed that the Greyhound is not closely related to this breed of dog, but is a close relative of the herding dogs.

Greyhounds do not have the habit of guarding the house, do not like to bark or attack strangers; they are afraid of cold and lie lazily in a warm and comfortable place most of the time. However, once they find prey or something to play with, they will show amazing speed and flexibility.

Greyhounds can run at speeds of more than 60 kilometers per hour, up to 70 kilometers per hour, making them the fastest dogs in the world. They have elegant temperament, beautiful body structure, alertness, and rich emotions. They are well-behaved. They have a smooth gait when walking and are as fast as flying when running. Greyhounds can accurately hunt small and sensitive animals. Since ancient times, hares have been the rivals of greyhounds. In order to train them, artificial mechanical rabbits are used to chase them. Greyhounds need 40 to 60 minutes of exercise every day, and adult dogs exercise about 10 kilometers a day. Due to the super explosive power and speed of greyhounds, their short and smooth back hair makes them very vulnerable to injuries, especially abrasions and fractures.

A well-trained competition-level greyhound costs up to 200,000 yuan, with great market potential, and it is extensively raised and has a high reproduction rate.


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