page_title: Galgo Español
section_title: Health
hierarchical_section_title: Galgo Español / Description / Health
caption_attribution_description: English: Galgo Español Deutsch: Galgo Español
context_page_description: The Galgo Español or Spanish sighthound is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.
  The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.
context_section_description: Like many other sighthounds, Galgos are a fairly healthy breed although they are sensitive to anaesthesia. As such, proper care should be taken by the owner to ensure that the attending veterinarian is aware of this issue.
  Although Galgos are big dogs, their history of selection as a working sighthound, their light weight, and their anatomy keep them safe from hip dysplasia.
  These dogs must run regularly to keep in perfect health, combined with their characteristic tendency to sleep all the rest of the day.
caption: Galgos are a fairly healthy breed.
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