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Breed
Standards for the Greyhound |
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General Appearance: |
The ultimate running dog,
the Greyhound is built for speed. Its long legs and arched
back enable it to contract and stretch maximally while
executing the double-suspension gallop. |
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Head: |
Long, narrow, scarcely
perceptible stop, small, folded ears. |
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Tail: |
The long tail serves as a
rudder and brake when running at high speed. |
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Coat: |
Short and smooth. |
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Color: |
Immaterial (includes
black, gray, red, fawn, either solid or brindled, either
whole colored or spotted. |
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Size: |
27 – 30 inches and 60 –
70 pounds. |
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Temperament: |
Quite, calm and extremely
well-mannered. |
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