Greyhound
"Abby"
Greyhound profile
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Lifespan: 10-13 Years
Avg height: 68-76cm
Avg weight: 27-32kg
Coat type: Short, smooth and firm
Coat colours: Black, white, red, blue, fawn, fallow, brindle, parti-coloured, grey
Originally bred for: Catching hares
Breed traits: Quiet, calm, well-mannered, energetic, sensitive, independent
A little about Greyhounds
The Greyhound is a well-mannered quiet breed, making excellent
companions and pets. They do love a good run, and love chasing anything that
moves. They are loyal and affectionate, and are highly noted for their
wonderful temperaments.
GREYHOUND HEALTH INFORMATION
Greyhounds are normally very healthy dogs, however health problems that can occur with this breed include osteosarcoma, oesophageal achalasia, gastric torsion and osteogenesis imperfecta.
WHAT YOUR VET THINKS WHEN A GREYHOUND WALKS THROUGH THE DOOR…
“Sure hope the clinic room doesn't give her a fright"
A day in the life of "Abby"
Run. Run. Run. Run… Stop! Spin! Oh, what joy this is. I spun and spun until my head felt light and my feet wobbly, my tongue hanging from my mouth the entire time. I weave through the other dogs as they try and try to keep up, my owner chanting me on.
I’m the fastest; always the fastest. First to the ball, first off the mark and first back for the head rubs, which I’m now happily receiving. I sniff the soft skin of my owners’ arm as they massage my head, I love that smell.
My ears prick at the sounds of the park. I can hear the other dogs; growling, barking, running and panting. I make a map in my mind of where they’re at. Always be alert.
‘Are you ready Abby?’ My human says, lifting the bright pink bouncy ball high above their head. I lift my front paw, ready. And then it flies! Through the air it soars, and I run. Legs fully extended, my entire body flexes and I sprint towards the tumbling ball. I have to get there first. Zoning in, I lean down and snatch it, chomping down twice to confirm the win as I slow to a trot to look around for my human. Spotting them in the distance I wag my tail. Time to spin again.
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