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Houndlarge🌍 Englandsighthound; coursing and racing sprinter
Greyhound
Mild, polite, sensitive, athletic
Popularity
770
Classic sprinting sighthound; calm couch companion with explosive speed bursts.
Lifespan
10–14 years
Coat
short, smooth
Colors
black, fawn, brindle, blue, white, various
Male height
28–30 in
Female height
27–28 in
Male weight
65–85 lb
Female weight
60–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
1
Prey drive
5
Barking
1
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
5
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
