Greyhound - Wikipedia The Greyhound is a breed of dog and a sighthound It is an ancient breed historically developed for hunting game by sight and speed, and has later been used in organised coursing and greyhound racing Greyhounds are also kept as show dogs and companion animals
Greyhound Dog: Breed Characteristics Care - The Spruce Pets The greyhound dog is a large hound breed from Egypt with long, muscular legs, a narrow, streamlined body, and a short, smooth coat A narrow head, long neck, and deep chest are also recognizable aspects of this breed
Greyhound | Dog Racing History, Size, Lifespan Personality - Britannica Greyhound, the fastest dog breed and one of the most ancient, long symbolic of aristocracy Its likeness appears on an Egyptian tomb dating from about 3000 bce Streamlined, slender, and strong, the Greyhound can attain a speed of about 45 miles (72 km) per hour
Greyhound Breed Profile: Things to Know Before Adopting A Greyhound is a sleek and elegant dog breed known for its speed, agility, and graceful appearance The breed belongs to the sighthound family, which means it hunts primarily by sight rather than scent
Greyhound Dog Breed Information: Traits, Facts, Care More - Canine Bible Greyhounds are gentle, intelligent, and athletic dogs best known for their sleek physique and unmatched speed Originally bred for hunting and racing, today’s Greyhounds are calm, affectionate companions that enjoy quiet living
Greyhound Animal Facts - Canis lupus familiaris - A-Z Animals The Greyhound is a domestic dog breed (family Canidae) in the sighthound group, historically selected for speed and visual tracking of prey; today it is also kept as a companion animal and is well known from racing and lure coursing
Greyhound | VCA Animal Hospitals Today, greyhounds in America are of two divergent types: the more well-known racing, or NGA (National Greyhound Association) greyhound and the less popular AKC greyhound Retired NGA racing greyhounds make up most of the pet greyhound population