Breeds of dogs: Greyhound

Greyhound is a strong, fast animal. The height of these dogs is 71-76 cm for males and 68-71 cm for females. The greyhounds weigh, as a rule, about 25-40 kg. The Greyhound dogs are intended for hunting, running, exhibitions, and outwardly the greyhounds of hunting, running and exhibition will differ from each other quite differently.

So, for hunting purposes, Greyhounds must possess powerful muscles, which allows not only to catch up with the quick game, but also to catch it. Valued in hunting Greyhounds also maneuverability, endurance.

Greyhounds, designed for sports races, compared to hunting, are usually lighter, "Dry". They do not need to overcome complex obstacles during the run, and the duration of the races is not great. Therefore, everything in these dogs is "tuned" to achieve maximum speed.

Greyhound Show Dogs differ from their racing and huntingbrothers more correct proportions, grace. These dogs are not as powerful as hunting and not as fast as running, but they are still very mobile, fast.

Greyhound at home feels great if he is provided with good care. So, these dogs need regular activewalks (about 3-4 times a day). In doing so, it should not be forgotten that a Greyhound walk should be taken out in a muzzle, because the hunting instinct is very developed in this breed, and it is almost impossible to keep up with the greyhound.

To clean a coat of greyhounds you need to use a special glove daily,In addition, it is also necessary to comb the hair with a brush once a week. The diet of greyhounds should include meat, cereals, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, milk. You can also feed greyhounds and fully prepared dry food or combine in the diet of food and natural products.

If the greyhound feeds on natural foods, it is necessary to introduce calcium, vitamins, and phosphorus into its diet. About every 3 months for greyhounds need to carry out prophylaxis of worms. In spring, greyhound dogs are treated with flea and tick remedies, and once a year these dogs must undergo mandatory vaccination.

Greyhound is a very calm, friendly dog. Greyhounds can get along well with children, they do not rush to others, obedient to the commands of the owner. In childhood, greyhounds, however, are very playful, and therefore valuable things must always be hidden in a place inaccessible to curious greyhound puppies.

Buying a greyhound, it is worth to determine in advance for yourself, with what purpose this dog will be raised: the requirements for puppies of running, hunting and exhibition dogs will be different. For example, for exhibition greyhounds, one of the most important selection criteria is the pedigree of the puppies, because up to 5-6 knees in the genus of exhibitionGreyhounds should not be either hunting or running dogs. It makes a difference when choosing an exhibition Greyhound also how, when and how many times the next of kin puppies have already participated in various exhibitions.

If Greyhound dog is chosen not for exhibitions and not for running orhunting, and simply as a companion, then the choice in this case is very simple: it is enough to give your preference to that puppy whose color or pretty little face fell in love. Greyhound will become a loyal and faithful friend, give the owner his love and affection: a more truly a fan of dogs and do not!