The Greyhound is considered as an ultimate hunting dog, which was created for the purpose of game and racing. The greyhound breed of dogs is the fastest on earth. With long powerful legs and flexible spine, greyhound has a maximum speed of 65km/hr.

Appearance

A male greyhound has an average height of 28-30 inches and their average weight is 70-100 pounds. The females have an average height of 27-28 inches and their weight is 60-75 pounds. The breed has very short hair which can be maintained. The color of the coat can vary from brindle, black, fawn, blue and red. The greyhounds are the fastest among all other dog breeds because of its light muscular body and large heart. Their spine is built with a double suspension gallop and so it is extremely flexible.

Temperament

The greyhounds are athletic and fast and despite often participation in various races, they are not highly energetic. They love to run and for the purpose they don’t require regular exercises. They are basically a gentle breed, at least 20-30 minutes of walking is sufficient to keep then fit. According to many owners, greyhounds are wonderful pets. Although they are pack oriented animals, they can mix well among other pets like cats and dogs. They can adapt wonderful with children. When they are left alone, they grow anxious but if they are left with a partner, the problem can be solved.

Health

Diseases like bloat (gastric torsion), osteosarcoma and esophageal achalasia. They have a peculiar anatomy and physiology and so during treatment, they need heavy doses of anesthesia.

History

The origin of greyhounds can be traced back to ancient Egypt because they have the resemblance with Persian greyhounds, saluki but they are closely related to herding dogs. Traditionally they were used for hunting purposes because they have keen eyesight. In 5th or 6th century BC, they were introduced in UK. The name greyhound is believed to have come from old English word ‘grighund’.

Miscellaneous

Greyhounds is a fictional character in Santa’s little helper, from the animated series the Simpsons. 

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible. Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market. Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest - Secrets to Dog Training .

There’s an impressive amount of information packed into this guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are discussed. The book starts off with new dog owner advice (how to choose a puppy or dog, the best places to get your dog from, breed information, puppy and/or dog proofing your home, the first veterenarian visit, housetraining and more). If you are looking for more advance info it covers: behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke), and advanced commands and tricks. There is also an impressive section on dog whispering.

Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog or puppy. Step-by-step instructions are included for basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet).

I Love Free Stuff – Don’t You?

You also get a handful of freebies: four bonus books, dealing with advanced house training including both the crate- and paper-training methods; a detailed examination on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping); and finally, how to begin training your dog for security work – even if that means just protecting the family home.

My favorite freebie: a personalized consultation with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got an issue with your dog that you’d like some individual attention on, you can send them a quick email and receive a personalized, thorough reply packed with expert advice and practical tips. Now that’s service!

I have no qualms in recommending the Secrets to Dog Training package to anyone who owns, or is thinking about owning, a dog. You don’t need to have a “problem pet” for the book to be of assistance: there’s information included that can be useful to any and all dog owners.

From personal experience, the only other thing I would do is upgrade to the Secrets to Dog Training premium version because it has an online video series that is excellent as well as software which allows you to keep track of all the necessary and important details about your dog such as medical history, vaccinations, operations, appointments, obedience training, and much more.

In a nutshell: highly recommended