In return for providing a happy hound home, you’ll get a polite, well-mannered dog who despite being physically big and skinny is a total softie at heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So many Greyhound owners become smitten by the breed and consider them the ideal companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Life Expectancy<\/u>: 12 \u2013 15 years. Greyhounds are classed as a large breed, and happily they live longer than the average for large breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Appearance<\/u>: Care \/ Grooming Requirements: <\/u>Greyhounds do shed hair, but not profusely. The short coat of the Greyhound requires regularly brushing to keep it in good condition. Their nails grow quickly and benefit from being worn down by walking on firm surfaces \u2013 alternatively, be prepared to clip the nails regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Country of Origin<\/span> – The origins are unclear, indeed lost in the mists of time, but Egypt, Greece, or Turkey all have links to Ancient Greyhounds. With a long breed history, it\u2019s not surprising that Greyhounds have lived in the households of Gods, Royalty, Authors, Actors and musicians alike throughout the centuries. The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra reputedly owned Greyhounds, as indeed did Tutankhamun (1). King Henry VIII adopted the Greyhound as his personal standard, and the dog is still a symbol of the House of York to this day (2). General George Custer loved his dogs, and he had many of them – the first documented dog that belonged to the Custers was one named Byron, an English Greyhound(3). Lady Greyhound was a marketing mascot of the US Greyhound Lines bus company in the 1950s – here she is at the Barbers! (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even the Cartoon, Bart Simpson has a greyhound named Santa\u2019s Little Helper (5). Leona Lewis the UK Singer, Songwriter and X-Factor Winner loves her Greyhound Freddie & advocates for Greyhound adoption & rehoming (6). Brad Pitt adopted a stray Greyhound off the streets of Argentina when filming the movie, Seven. He named the rescue Blanco (7). Tea Leoni and her kids with their white Greyhound (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Greyhound owners include – Cesar Millan, he adopted a Greyhound he called Argos – perhaps after the dog in the Odyssey; Sir Joseph Banks brought his two Greyhounds on his voyage in the Endeavour with Captain Cook in 1770 (these were the first Greyhounds, and likely domestic dogs, to arrive in Australia!); Model, Actress & Singer Twiggy advocates for Greyhound adoption & rehoming; Author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, adopted a rescue Greyhound to go with her Jack Russell terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The greyhound as a breed doesn’t have some of the common larger breed problems like hip dysplasia. However their thin skin is particularly fragile and tends to tear easily. Another interesting quirk of the breed is they have a low pain threshold. They may scream loudly with even the smallest trauma, including simple procedures such as annual vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who doesn’t love shopping for their dog? These are some of our favourite finds for Greyhounds owners and lovers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Gorgeous Greyhound Watercolour Print 2. Pewter Greyhound Earrings 3. Red & White Polka Dot Greyhound Dog Coat 4. Greyhound etched coffee mug 5. Leather Greyhound Collar & Lead 6. Silver Greyhound Christmas Ornament 7. Personalised Greyhound Stationary<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Dapper Greyhound Pullover 2. Dog Art – Greyhound print 3. Greyhound Pillow 4. Personalised Greyhound Cookie Cutter 5. Cute Greyhound Hat 6. Greyhound Wall Clock 7. Sterling Silver Greyhound Necklace<\/p>\n\n\n\n So what about you? Have you adopted a Greyhound, or do you have links to the breed? We’d love to photograph them for Project Dogalogue\u2122<\/a> and hear some personal stories about life with these elegant dogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bred for sport and yet gentle house dogs, the Greyhound is a breed worthy of a place on anyone\u2019s couch. The ideal Greyhound home comes equipped with a large sofa (for the dog to stretch out on & sleep the day away) and a 15-20 minute daily walk or activity to keep them happy. 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Height: 69-76 cm (27-30 inches)
Weight: 27 -32kg (60-70 lb)
Colours: A wide variety of colours including black, white, black & white, fawn, red fawn, blue, red & brindle (including fawn, red, light and blue brindle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Greyhound](\"https:\/\/puppytales.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Breed-Infographic-Greyhound-800x2541.jpg\")
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History<\/span> – Illustrations on Egyptian tombs dating back 5,000 years, suggest the breed originated in the East. They made it to Britain around 900 BC, where they were popular with noblemen (and poachers) as hunting dogs.
Dog Group\/Type<\/span> – Hound; Sighthound<\/p>\n\n\n\nTemperament \/ Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Celebrity Greyhounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Health Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shopping for Your Greyhound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your Greyhound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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