Greyhound
A tall, quiet sprinter that loves a short burst of speed and then spends most of the day asleep on the sofa.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Groot
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 71–76 cm · Tewe 68–71 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 29–40 kg · Tewe 27–34 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–14 jaar
- Oefening
- 45–75 min per dag
- Versorging
- Een keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Gladhaar, kort
- Kleure
- Swart, Wit, Reebruin, Rooi, Blou, Gestreep
- Geteel vir
- Jag op sig, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde Koninkryk
- FCI
- Groep 10, nr. 158 · Windhonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 2/5 – Laag |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Blaf | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Verharing | 2/5 – Laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 1/5 – Baie laag |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a calm, quiet large dog indoors
- are interested in adopting a retired racer
- can offer a soft bed and a warm home
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have small pets that might trigger a chase
- want a dog for off-lead walks in open country
- are looking for an eager obedience partner
Versorging
Temperament
Gentle, quiet and affectionate with its own people, the Greyhound is usually polite with visitors rather than effusive. It is sensitive to harsh handling and does best in a calm household.
Oefening
Daily on-lead walks plus a few chances a week to sprint in a securely fenced area suit most Greyhounds. Lure coursing is a good outlet; recall around wildlife is rarely reliable.
Versorging
The fine coat sheds lightly and needs little more than a weekly wipe with a rubber mitt. Teeth benefit from regular brushing.
Opleiding
Greyhounds learn household routines readily but are not driven to obey for its own sake. Gentle, patient, reward-based training works best.
Gesondheid
Greyhounds are generally robust but can be sensitive to some anaesthetics, and bone cancer, dental disease and corns on the pads are seen in the breed. Ask the breeder about heart checks and health results in the parents.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Hart
DNS-toetse
- Greyhound polyneuropathy (NDRG1)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
Smooth-coated sighthounds of this shape have been kept in Britain for many centuries, first for coursing hares and later for track racing. The Greyhound we know today was refined in Britain, and racing and show lines have drifted apart somewhat over the last hundred years.
At home the breed surprises many people. Despite its reputation for speed, it is calm, gentle and often lazy indoors, happy with a soft bed and a few good walks. Many families adopt retired racers. The thin coat and low body fat make it sensitive to cold and to hard floors, and its chase instinct means safe, fenced areas for running.
Het jy geweet?
Greyhounds can reach around 70 km/h, making them among the fastest dogs over a short sprint.