Article Title: English Greyhound - The Facts Every Owner Of
This Dog Breed Should Know
Author: Robert Benjamin
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.
An English Greyhound has an extremely strong hunting instinct
(the instinct that allows for the 'rabbit chase' at the track)
and will hunt almost anything. Therefore, when outside, an
English Greyhound should be kept on a leash at all times or in
an enclosed, fenced in area. This hunting instinct can also
extend to other pets in the household, though it is rare to have
problems. This hunting instinct does not translate into a
protective instinct and English Greyhounds do not make good
watchdogs. Sometimes described as aloof, the English Greyhound
can be quite timid, unless socialized early. Retired racing dogs
tend to be more socialized than puppies.
Though good with children and loyal to the family, English
Greyhounds do not like to rough house and younger children may
frighten it with sudden noises or movements. In general, English
Greyhounds do not do well in environments where there is a lot
of activity or loud noises. Due to the vigilant breeding
standards for this dog, they do not suffer from many genetic
health problems. Some can develop bloat, so it is important to
feed English Greyhounds several times a day to avoid this. Older
dogs may be prone to kidney failure. The unique physiology and
anatomy of an English Greyhound makes it important to find a
veterinarian familiar with this breed's special needs.
There is a website that has great information on English
Greyhounds and most other breeds of dogs. It has details that
pertain to a dog breeds health, grooming, living conditions,
best food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat
Facts, and can be found at this url:
http://www.dogandca
By Robert W. Benjamin
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About The Author: Robert W. Benjamin has been in the software
business on the internet for over 5 years, and has been
producing low-cost software for the past 25+ years. He first
released products on the AMIGA and C64 computer systems in the
late 1970's-80's. Fishing Stringer
http://www.fishings
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