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Greyhound
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Origin: England
Group: Dog
Origin of Name: The Greyhound is the fastest dog breed in the world, capable of reaching speeds up to 72 km/h. Despite their incredible athleticism, Greyhounds are gentle, quiet, and surprisingly lazy at home. They are often called '70 km/h couch potatoes' because they love l...
₹20,000 - ₹50,000in India
Size
27-40 kg
Lifespan
10-14 years
Height
68-76 cm
Best For
Family
Origin
England
Colours
Black, White, Fawn...
Greyhound Dog Breed Information
The Greyhound is the fastest dog breed in the world, capable of reaching speeds up to 72 km/h. Despite their incredible athleticism, Greyhounds are gentle, quiet, and surprisingly lazy at home. They are often called '70 km/h couch potatoes' because they love lounging as much as running. They are sweet, sensitive dogs that make wonderful, low-maintenance companions.
Friendliness
How well does the Greyhound get along?
4
Family
Easy to getRare
4
Children
Easy to getRare
3
Other Pets
Easy to getRare
3
Strangers
Easy to getRare
Pros & Cons of Owning a Greyhound
Advantages
- ✓Gentle and quiet
- ✓Low grooming needs
- ✓Good apartment dog
- ✓Clean
- ✓Calm indoors
Considerations
- ✗Prey drive
- ✗Sensitive to cold
- ✗Thin skin bruises easily
- ✗Cannot be off-leash
- ✗Not good watchdogs
Health
Average Lifespan
10-14 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Greyhound
+How fast can a Greyhound run?
Greyhounds can reach speeds of 72 km/h (45 mph), making them the fastest dog breed.
+Are Greyhounds lazy?
Surprisingly yes! While they are incredibly fast, Greyhounds are calm indoors and enjoy sleeping most of the day.
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