Quick Facts About Greyhounds
- Disposition: Greyhounds are intelligent, clean, quiet and gentle. They are affectionate and thrive on love and companionship from their family.
- Health: Greyhounds live an average of 12-14 years. They are bred for speed and endurance and have no breed-specific health issues.
- Size: Males typically weigh 65-85 pounds and females weigh 45-65 pounds (this might sound big, but they take up less space than you might think)
- Other pets: Greyhounds typically get along well with other medium to large sized dogs. Some also get along with small dogs, cats, and other critters.
- Exercise: Greyhounds don't require any more exercise than other dog breeds and do very well living in apartments.
- The 45mph Couch Potato: Greyhounds can run 45 mph for short distances and are the fastest breed of dog, but they are content to spend their retirement snoozing on the sofa.
- History: Greyhounds are the oldest breed of dog with references dating back thousands of years. Greyhounds were painted on the walls of the Egyptian pyramids and are the only breed of dog mentioned in the Bible. Ownership in England until the 16th century was restricted only to nobility.
Champ and Grappa take a break from being petted at a Meet & Greet.
Greyhounds are called the 45mph Couch Potato for a reason!