Greyhound
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 27-30 inches (69-76 cm) |
Weight: | 27-34 kg |
Form of ear: | - |
Form of a tail: | - |
Life span: | 10-13 years |
Japanese Site: | Greyhound |
Overview
Dogs were bred artificially by the first human visual hunter (Saitohaundo) was. Greyhound is a visual prototype of the hunting dog, the breed is always chasing the game from directly behind, was able to quickly arrest. Ancient Egypt, Greece, from Roman times and has been painted murals and paintings are similar to greyhound dogs. Greyhound name is Latin for "Greek" means "Guraiusu" is also derived from the "advanced" means "Gradius" is also said to have originated. 5th century who emigrated from Germany to the north of England Saxons, Greyhound had established a high reputation in the UK. Among ordinary people, it is important to wildlife and hunting food is among the aristocracy that had been prized as a recreational hunting can be. Act was enacted in 1014 forest land for hunting, can keep a greyhound in the vicinity of the land owned by the royal hunt was only the aristocracy. However, Greyhound was maimed stipulates that the owner can not have nobility. This law continued to exist for years to 400 after a disabled Greyhound between commoners was quite 広Marimasen. In the background, and life is important for people and livestock farming, the only dog that's because there just running around to help. Instead, the Greyhound is used for hare hunting, hare coursing will be entertainment of the 19th century became the cuckoo's glitterati. Some people emigrated to America from England went first, people were together and took Greyhound. Greyhound has demonstrated outstanding ability in this new world hare coursing. Then began to spread among the general public to hare coursing, hunting at first, but only limited land, using artificial decoys "track", further spread as a result greyhound dog competition As you will determine the fate. This track is quickly gaining popularity, has been engaged in breeding for improving explosive power of a greyhound. As a result, Greyhound is the world's most fast feet, I have had dogs and explosive power. Greyhound same time as it served to show, now, now divided into types and for racing and show. However, the two mating types were rare. AKC says that it is registered Greyhounds for Show less, on the contrary, to register a greyhound for racing, "Association Greyhound National (NGA)" is as listed in the Greyhound head is several thousand each year It is. Also recently, an increasing number of people we adopt a greyhound as a pet dog retired from competition.
Characteristics
Greyhound is a breed created to run fast. The expansion and contraction to make the most of his back slightly arched and long limbs, and body and can accelerate quickly. Also, place a further spur to the movement speed of light can be said with perfect muscle balance. Armed with slender legs stretched, Greyhound has unmatched sprinter dominated the world. Long tail to determine the direction and role of the steering, brakes are doing the role. The fur is short and smooth texture. The AKC breed this type of show that is registered for the NGA for the type of competition there will be registered. Retired racing Greyhound dogs than for show, and a small athletic build, to be able to run faster, stronger has a habit of chasing small animals.
Temperament
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, were different, and loyal dogs to their owners, is a good partner will devote oneself to the family. They always calm and relaxed, intimate relations will get along with children and other pets. I have a little territorial, and also possesses strong vigilance aspects.
Color
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How to Care & How to Train
From engaging in the work history as a dog, this breed prefers to spend outdoors, especially during the cold season came out badly. Every day, you should move to adopt a full body exercise and a longer walk. More interested in games like badly in favor of opposition parties in particular. Can be raised in the open or if the weather is relatively cool climate, so the dog can take pleasure in spending time with family, is ideal for indoor space and can not really enough. As a condition of coat, the brush once a week, when losing hair more often, please.
Exercise
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Disease to be careful
Gastric torsion
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Hearing loss
Inspection want to
None