English Greyhound
English Greyhound
More likely thought of as being on a racetrack or the side of a bus, English Greyhounds, are probably one of the most ancient dogs. They are thought to date back as far as Egyptian times, but this cannot be proven. It is known that English Greyhounds were brought to England by traders before 900 BC. Originally used as a hunting dog, thanks to its strong hunting instinct and speed, English Greyhounds were eventually used in racing events. Most English Greyhounds will live about 10 to 12 years and reach and average height of 28 to 30 inches. They will on average weigh about 65 to 70 pounds, creating the long and slender physique. They have short smooth coats in different colors that do shed but only an 'average' amount. Though English Greyhounds are very fast dogs, they are surprisingly low energy and do not require a lot of space or exercise. English Greyhounds can stay indoors for long periods of time, but should be exercised at least once a day, and because of this, can live in an apartment.
