Male Greyhounds range from 67 - 72cm in height and approx. 30 - 35 kg in weight. Because they are selected for speed and fitness, Greyhounds suffer from very few heritable diseases. For example, hip dysplasia is almost unheard of in the breed. The average lifespan for these dogs as pets is twelve to fourteen years, and they are a breed which truely grows old gracefully.
Greyhounds have a very fine, soft coat.
M ost retired racing Greyhounds adapt very quickly to life as a family pet and companion. After the physical and emotional stresses of life as an athlete, Greyhounds tend to glide effortlessly into their new role as couch potatoes . Some things they have probably not experienced before include stairs, slippery floors, mirrors, glass doors, televisions or vacuum cleaners. As they are naturally very clean animals, house training is generally not a problem once a daily routine has been established. Most Greyhounds are seasoned travellers and really enjoy rides in the car.