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# The Greyhound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United Kingdom
Large calm and affectionate sighthound, built for speed.
Size LargeLife expectancy 10–13 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €500 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 14](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=greyhound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Limited
Strengths and weaknesses
- Calm at home: Once its need for outings is satisfied, it is discreet, calm and pleasant to live with on a daily basis.
- Affectionate: It often forms a tender and loyal bond with its family without being intrusive.
- Limited grooming: Its short coat requires little care compared to many other large breeds.
- Strong chase instinct: Recall may be compromised if a small animal or a fast movement triggers its desire to hunt.
- Sensitivity to cold: It tolerates bad weather poorly and needs thermal comfort greater than that of more hardy breeds.
- Need for real outings: Its calm indoors should not make one forget its regular need to exercise and run safely.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm but available owners: It suits people who appreciate a discreet dog while ensuring good daily outings.
- House with a fenced garden: A secure space makes relaxation easier and limits the risks linked to its chasing instinct.
- Fans of large sensitive dogs: Its gentle temperament appeals to households looking for a refined, affectionate and not very demonstrative companion.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary households: Without regular activity or opportunities to let off steam, he may not be sufficiently well-balanced.
- Owners looking for a guard dog: His protective instinct is weak and he is generally not chosen for deterrence.
- Living outdoors permanently: His short coat and low tolerance to cold make this lifestyle unsuitable.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
72 cmGreyhound
- Height at the withers
- 68–76 cm
- Weight
- 26–38 kg
- Coat
- Short, fine and close
- FCI group
- 10
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Greyhound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The origins of the Greyhound seem to date back to Antiquity, probably in Ancient Egypt and then in Greece. The breed was then developed in Great Britain, where this sighthound was long appreciated for hare coursing and hunting by sight. Its exceptional speed also made it famous on racetracks. The FCI definitively recognized the breed in 1955.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Greyhound is a large, harmonious dog, built for speed, with powerful but lean musculature and a very slender silhouette. Its head is fine and long, the skull rather flat, the eyes oval and expressive, the ears small and rose-shaped and the tail long carried low. Its back is fairly long, the loin powerful and slightly arched, the chest deep and the flanks well tucked up. The coat is short, fine and close, with varied colors such as fawn, black, white, blue, red or brindle.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Greyhound is one of the calmest dogs among the large breeds. Gentle, loyal, sensitive and affectionate, it appreciates being close to its family while remaining discreet at home. It is generally not very aggressive and not much of a guard dog. Its chasing instinct nevertheless remains pronounced, which requires caution in the presence of small animals and during walks without a long lead.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
At home, the Greyhound is often calm, quiet and capable of long periods of rest. Outside, on the contrary, it reveals a strong need to run and can produce very fast sprints. It generally prefers a house with a fenced garden, even if it readily lives in close contact with its family indoors. Serious socialization promotes good relationships with children and other animals.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Greyhound is intelligent and its training is generally accessible, provided you act with gentleness, consistency and calm firmness. It is a sensitive dog that responds poorly to a show of force. Recall requires serious work due to its hunting and chasing instinct. Short, positive and regular sessions generally give the best results.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Greyhound
The purchase price of the Greyhound varies depending on the origin of the bloodline, the reputation of the breeding kennel, compliance with the standard and the quality of the follow-up offered. The maintenance cost must also be taken into account before adoption, notably for food, bedding, protection against the cold and veterinary follow-up.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/greyhound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Greyhound has overall rather good health, but its sprinter morphology requires a few targeted precautions. Its very short coat protects it poorly from cold and bad weather. During intense efforts, it can also injure itself more easily in the limbs and extremities if the environment is not suitable.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/greyhound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Greyhound's diet must support lean musculature, good recovery and the metabolism of a large active sighthound. It benefits from being stable, highly digestible and adapted to its age, its weight and its actual level of exercise.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/greyhound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Greyhound can reach around 70 to 72 km/h, which makes it one of the fastest dogs in the world and one of the swiftest land animals. Behind this spectacular top speed, however, lies a companion that is often very calm in everyday life, hence its reputation as a great athlete capable of also being a true couch dog.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Greyhound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Greyhound really calm on a daily basis?
Yes. Despite its image as a sprinter, the Greyhound is often very calm at home and really enjoys resting, provided it can get regular exercise outdoors.
### Can the Greyhound live in an apartment?
It is possible in some cases, but it is not the easiest setting for it. The Greyhound thrives more in a home that can offer it quality daily outings and, ideally, an enclosed space where it can relax.
## Find a Greyhound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Greyhound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Greyhound breeders in Occitanie3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/occitanie)
### Greyhound breeders by country
[15 breeders of Greyhound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/germany) [14 breeders of Greyhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound) [12 breeders of Greyhound in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/italy) [1 breeder of Greyhound in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/austria) [1 breeder of Greyhound in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/denmark) [1 breeder of Greyhound in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/finland) [1 breeder of Greyhound in Sweden](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/sweden) [1 breeder of Greyhound in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound/united-kingdom)
[All breeders of Greyhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound)
## Ready to welcome a Greyhound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-greyhound)
## Compare Greyhound with other breeds
- [Whippet vs. Greyhound](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/whippet-vs-greyhound)
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