Greyhound

Anglický chrt (Greyhound)

Greyhound – head
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Greyhound – side view
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Greyhound – head
Photo: Badgernet, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Greyhound – side view
Photo: Blueskinbay, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Greyhound – head
Photo: Muffet, CC BY 2.0, source

Key facts

FCI group10. Sighthounds
Country of originUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiant
Height at withers68–76 cm
Weight27–40 kg
Life span10–14 years

Recognition features

Purpose

An ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.

History

One of the oldest sighthound breeds, mentioned in English texts from the 10th century. Greyhound racing dates to the 1920s.

Coat

Short, fine, close coat.

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