The World's Fastest Dog, The Greyhound Breed

The World's Fastest Dog, The Greyhound Breed

by James Gibons

From world renowned racing circuits to popular nationwide bus transport, the Greyhound dog is just widely referred to as the epitome of speed and agility. Dubbed as the fastest breed of dog, the Greyhound is the speediest not only in the track field but in capturing the hearts of many enthusiasts and families as well. Years ago, this breed was simply confined to coursing games and racing but now, it is considered as a superb family pet, too.

The Greyhound possesses long, powerful legs, deep chest, a flexible spine and slim body and these allow it to maneuver at excessive speed as fast as 70 kilometers an hour. Moreover, this breed's muscular build is lightweight, its heart is large and its fast-twitch muscle is of high levels that's why it is capable of stretching its gallop to longer strides. The Greyhound's gallop is called the "double suspension rotary gallop" wherein all four feet of the dog are lifted from the ground in two movements, contraction and extension, all in one full stride.

Most of these speedy creatures are thin looking and the breed generally lacks in body fat. Because of this, they are practically susceptible to harsh temperatures and so it is recommended to always house them indoors. Additionally, not only does the breed excel in racing and course game but lately enthusiasts have been training them to be competitors in dog shows and dog sports.

Additionally, just because the Greyhound is a fast and energetic runner, it does not mean that it is restless, vicious or aggressive. As it is fervent in running inside the tracks, it is oppositely tame and quiet outside of it. The breed will run if being told to but when the instruction is for it to stay put, it does so without any resistance especially when it is inside the home.

It is a fact that this breed is fast and athletic in racing but all in all, it can never really be described as an energetic breed. Just like any ordinary breeds, the Greyhound is satisfied with running or walking daily for 20 or 30 minutes as a form of exercise. Because of this surprising temperament of the Greyhound, people call it the "Forty-five mile per hour couch potatoes."

However, just because the breed is not much of a runner when it is not told to be, it doesnt mean that they shouldnt be given time to run freely. When a Greyhound is deprived of its natural instinct to run, it becomes agitated and will have the tendency to become aggressive. The breed should be given a chance to release its excess energy or else it will become destructive outside and inside the home.

People do not know it really well but the Greyhound is a sweet and gentle creature that makes for a perfect loyal, devoted and obedient companion. It does what it is told to do and sweetly accompanies the master wherever he may go. This breed is also friendly and unwary of new faces therefore it is suitable to live in an apartment suburban type of dwelling.

The coat of the Greyhound comes in 30 or more different colors and to name some, there are: fawn, black, white, brindle, red and blue. The coat is short, single- coated and a minimal shedder and may be marked with different combinations of the aforementioned colors. The ancestor of this breed is thought to have been the Arabian Sloughi and was brought to England in 900 AD by traders. - 20511

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