Greyhound

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:34
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:27
G R E Y H O U N D ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Greyhound
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
072
Personality Snapshot
Sensitive, sweet, and elegant. Brave and loyal. Intelligent, but can be willful. Though they may be reserved with strangers, Greyhounds are very affectionate with those they love and trust.


Breed NameGreyhound
Rank (out of 136 breeds)072
Points (out of 100)56
Dog Group TypeSighthound
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Fair
AffectionModerate
Good with Kids (Source 1)Tolerable
Good With Kids (Source 2)Recommended for Older Children
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsNot Good
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingGood
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)2 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityNot Good
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityFair
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredVery Low
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Greyhound into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Greyhound pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Greyhound
Sensitive, sweet, and elegant. Brave and loyal. Intelligent, but can be willful. Though they may be reserved with strangers, Greyhounds are very affectionate with those they love and trust.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. OK without a yard.

Greyhound Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Greyhound

Greyhound Wiki

Where to buy a Greyhound : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Greyhound as a new member to your family the smart way.

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