A dog of the Greyhound breed can be safely called the king and ancestors of many species of greyhounds. There is an assumption that this species of animal was obtained as a result of an unauthorized crossing of the Arabian borzoi and brought to Britain in the year 900 of our era. Notable grandees of those times were entertained by hunting for a hare with a greyhound that possesses a phenomenal speed of movements. Also, the persecution of deer and wild boar was very popular. Greyhound is able to develop a speed of 65 km / h and is considered the fastest dog in the world. Nowadays, these animals have become excellent companions for humans, champions in dog races and assistants to huntsmen. Hunting with the greyhound brings tremendous satisfaction and unforgettable impressions of the process.
Description of the breed of Greyhound dogs
With respect to the representative of this species of animals, the following standards of appearance were adopted:
- the maximum height of males is 76 cm, and the female - 71 cm;
- the skull is of medium width, long and flat, with an easy transition from the muzzle to the forehead;
- powerful and perfectly developed jaws;
- dark and calm eyes;
- small narrow ears are covered with short and soft hair;
- strong and white teeth, scissor bite;
- high-set, long neck with developed musculature;
- the body is slender, muscular, with a broad and deep chest, strong legs and legs, a rounded lower back;
- wool cover is thin and tightly fitting, black, white, red, tiger and other tones prevail in the colors
Greyhound Care
The presence of short fur in the dog frees the host from many difficulties in keeping it. To make the hair shine and remove dead skin particles, the Greyhound Greyhound should be cleaned daily with a rubberized glove or a special brush. After a walk, if the dog is very dirty, buy it with a special shampoo. Pay attention to brushing your pet's teeth. This will help to avoid cavities and inflammation of the gums. Provide him long regular walks with active games and hunting elements. Watch for the timely pruning of the dog's claws. If they are very long, you can not avoid injuries to the pads of the paws.
Feeding a hunting dog of the Greyhound breed
These animals require a perfectly balanced, fractional and full-fledged diet. Take the animal to its place in the house where it can eat alone. Provide constant access to fresh water, use the stand for the bowls. Try not to go on about the gluttonous Greyhound greyhound, set the provisions for the food according to the table on the food packages. You can use both dry and moistened feed of good quality. Pamper the dog with fresh meat, cottage cheese, fish, porridges and vegetables. Feeding a mixed type makes it possible to provide English Greyhound with all the necessary vitamins and substances, and even goes much cheaper.
Training greyhound puppies
The presence in this dog of an innate developed intelligence allows you to start learning at a very young age. But it's not worth it
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