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# The Spanish Greyhound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Spain
A large gentle, hardy Spanish sighthound built for running.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €650 – €1,200
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=spanish-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 Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Limited
Strengths and weaknesses
- Gentle in everyday life: Its balanced temperament makes it a pleasant companion and generally calm at home.
- Great athlete: It has very good abilities for running and enjoys activities that allow it to really expend energy.
- Simple maintenance: Its coat requires little care, with regular brushing and occasional baths.
- Needs space: He does not cope well with a life that is too confined and thrives better with real opportunities to run.
- Emotional sensitivity: Harsh or inconsistent training can quickly shut him down and damage the relationship.
- Chase instinct: Like many sighthounds, he may be tempted to take off after moving prey if recall is not solid.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: It is well suited to people able to offer long outings and regular running sessions.
- House with a fenced garden: A secure space helps its balance without replacing walks.
- Calm and present families: Its gentleness and attachment to its loved ones are appreciable in a home that respects its sensitivity.
Not recommended for
- Strictly apartment living: This environment may not sustainably meet its needs for space and exercise.
- Very sedentary owners: Without regular physical activity, this large sighthound may lose balance and well-being.
- Authoritarian training: Harsh methods are particularly ill-suited to its sensitive temperament.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
66 cmSpanish Greyhound
- Height at the withers
- 60–71 cm
- Weight
- 20–30 kg
- Coat
- Short, close
- FCI group
- 10
- Origin
- Spain
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Spanish Greyhound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Spanish Greyhound descends from ancient Asian greyhounds introduced into the Iberian Peninsula as early as Antiquity, probably by the Romans. Used for a long time for hare hunting, it is considered one of the ancestors of the Greyhound. The breed was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1971 and its current official standard was published in 1982.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Spanish Greyhound is a large, harmonious and slightly elongated dog, with a compact bone structure and a supple silhouette. Its head is long and lean, its neck elongated, its back straight and long, and its tail very long, carried low. Its coat is most often short, close and soft, with the existence of a harder, medium-long variety. All colors are accepted, with a traditional preference for brindle fawn and black.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Balanced, gentle and sensitive, the Spanish Greyhound shows itself to be very attached to its family. It generally remains reserved with strangers without being aggressive and has no real vocation as a guard dog. Its background as a hare-hunting dog gives it liveliness, but it also knows how to be calm and discreet at home.
Affectionate Playful Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This sighthound needs to run regularly to stay well on its feet. Indoors, it can be calm, clean and rather discreet, but it thrives above all when it has space and long daily outings. A large, well-fenced garden is a more suitable living environment than an apartment.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Spanish Greyhound learns willingly when one works with patience, gentleness and consistency. Its sensitivity requires avoiding any brutality, which would harm its trust and its progress. A calm, coherent and positive education makes it possible to obtain a companion that is pleasant to live with and reliable on a daily basis.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Spanish Greyhound
The acquisition budget for a Spanish Greyhound depends mainly on the seriousness of the breeding, the quality of socialization and the lineage. You must also anticipate the ongoing costs related to food, veterinary follow-up and the daily upkeep of a large active dog.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-greyhound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Spanish Greyhound is overall a hardy and rather resilient dog. Its general health is good, but its morphology as a great runner requires orthopedic and digestive vigilance, as well as careful management of exertion depending on the weather.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-greyhound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Spanish Greyhound needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its size as a large sporting dog. The ration must take into account its age, its body condition and its level of exercise to support its muscle mass without promoting overweight.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/spanish-greyhound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Spanish Greyhound is also known under the names of Galgo Español and Galgo Greyhound. Historically selected for hare hunting, it is renowned for its typical sighthound gallop and its great endurance. Its ancient link with other European sighthounds explains its often-mentioned relationship with the Greyhound.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Spanish Greyhound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Spanish Greyhound live in an apartment?
This is generally not the most suitable living environment. Even if it can remain calm indoors, it needs space and, above all, real opportunities to run regularly.
### Is the Spanish Greyhound a good family dog?
Yes, it can be a very good family companion thanks to its gentle and balanced temperament, provided that its exercise needs are met and introductions to other animals are well managed.
### Is the Spanish Greyhound easy to train?
Its training is manageable with a gentle, consistent, and patient approach. It is a sensitive dog that reacts poorly to harshness, but makes good progress when it understands what is expected of it.
## Find a Spanish Greyhound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Spanish Greyhound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Spanish Greyhound breeders by country
[3 breeders of Spanish Greyhound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound/germany) [2 breeders of Spanish Greyhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound) [1 breeder of Spanish Greyhound in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound/austria) [1 breeder of Spanish Greyhound in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound/denmark) [1 breeder of Spanish Greyhound in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound/netherlands) [1 breeder of Spanish Greyhound in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound/spain)
[All breeders of Spanish Greyhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound)
## Ready to welcome a Spanish Greyhound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-spanish-greyhound)
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