Coat
The Greyhound has a very short coat that
does not require much grooming. The hair of this breed should be
glossy, but not silky nor soft. It should be very firm and harsh to the
touch, and also coarse. The hair should be close lying and tight. The
coat of this breed is somewhat weather resistant so baths should be
sparse. The coat of the Greyhound should remain smooth.
Overview
The Greyhound is the fastest dog in the world, researching speeds of
over 40 miles per hour, commonly used in the sport of dog racing. This
is an ancient breed, believed to have descended from the Arabian
Sloughi and brought to England by traders long before 900 AD. The
Greyhound was used long ago for hunting deer and wild board. This breed
does not get along well with smaller, non-canine animals, especially
rabbits and cats.
Character
The Greyhound is very gentle and sensitive, and makes a wonderful
companion to most children. This is also a very talented breed and does
well in a number of sports including hunting, sighting, watchdogging,
racing, and agility. The Greyhound is an extremely graceful dog that is
petite, making him an exceptional running companion. This breed does
very well in a home environment, but can also do well in kennel life,
although he does crave human attention and desperately wants to be part
of the family.
Temperament
The Greyhound is an affectionate breed that loves to be around his
family, including children. They make a wonderful family pet, however
they do have a prey instinct and should not be in a home with smaller
animals such as birds, cats, rabbits, or something of the sort. The
Greyhound does extremely well with other dogs, however they get along
best with their own kind and do very well with another Greyhound in the
home. This breed does get along well with children but because he is so
sensitive, this breed would do best in a home with older and more
respectable children.
Care
The Greyhound's coat is very short and sleek, which doesn't require
much grooming. Brushing is minimal, however brushing with a firm
bristle brush or a rub down with a rough towel or a rubber glove will
remove any dead or loose hair that may be present. This average
shedding breed should not be bathed too often, as it will remove the
natural oils from the coat and skin, taking away the weather resistancy
the coat of this breed retains.
