Greyhounds
Greyhounds are tall, four leged mammals. They are also called a canine because that is their
scientific name. These animals can be kept as pets. These canines are used for racing.
Appearance
A key feature of a greyhound is their height because they
have extremely long legs. They have large hearts for racing
with long ears which fold back to make them go much
faster as they become streamlined. The male greyhound
has an average height of up to 76cm and can weigh up to
40 kilograms. Also female greyhounds can grow up to
71cm and weigh up to 34 kilograms. These canines have
short fur to further make their body smooth and
streamlined. Furthermore they have a dew claw which
means the dog has five toes, with the fifth claw being the
dew claw on its leg.
A greyhound
Diet
Greyhounds eat a large amount of food every day. These mammals eat kibble, pilchards, sardines
and tinned dog food. This food, greyhounds eat twice a day.
Habitat
These mammals, in captivity, live in a kennel or in the house and sleep in a dog bed or on their
owner’s bed or on a sofa. In the wild greyhounds previously lived in Egypt in boiling deserts.
Care
These mammals need a long walk twice a day, every day. Also greyhounds lie down for eighteen
hours a day so, as a result, they need a soft bed. Greyhounds need fresh water at breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
Interesting Facts
In this summary about greyhounds you will find further facts. For example, did you know
greyhounds are the second fastest animal on Earth? They are just beaten by cheetahs. Also a
greyhounds top speed is forty-five miles per hour. Furthermore in the Tudor reign they were used
for hunting only by royalty as they can run up to twenty metres per second. When greyhounds are
in a race they wear something called a muzzle to protect them. Greyhounds have the same bones
as a human but in different places in their body. They were first seen in the year 2900 BCE. Finally
greyhounds are the only dog mentioned in the bible.
Emma