Mary Allen
#16 On the other hand, greyhounds can live out their passion undisturbed with coursing, on the hobby racetrack or on special facilities of sighthound clubs.
Dogs that are regularly given the opportunity to run free will then also walk light-footed on the leash during their daily walk and snuggle up contentedly on the sofa at home.
#17 When racing, greyhounds can reach top speeds of up to 85 km/h and even if they can only maintain this speed for short distances, racing greyhounds still run an incredible 60 to 65 km/h on average.
Their whole body is geared towards the fast sprint. The long legs, the deep chest, the strong muscles, the streamlined physique, and the long, narrow head radiate power and speed with every movement.
#18 Greyhounds are large sighthound breeds, measuring 71 to 76 cm at the withers for males and 68 to 71 cm for females.
Racing Greyhounds bred specifically for racing are often slightly smaller. Despite their impressive size, the greyhound weighs just 23 to 33 kg on average, although the breed standard does not specify a minimum or maximum weight in this case.