Greyhound


 * Group: Hound Group


 * Temperament:Gentle, Independent, Noble


 * Height: 28-30 inches (male), 27-28 inches (female)


 * Weight: 65-70 pounds (male), 60-65 pounds (female)


 * Life Expectancy: 10-13 years

The champion sprinter of dogdom, the Greyhound is a gentle, noble, and sweet-tempered companion with an independent spirit. For thousands of years these graceful hounds have been an object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings. Long and narrow, fairly wide between the ears, scarcely perceptible stop, little or no development of nasal sinuses, good length of muzzle, which should be powerful without coarseness. Teeth very strong and even in front. Ears are mall and fine in texture, thrown back and folded, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked. Eyes are dark, bright, intelligent, indicating spirit.