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Greyhound
Gentle, quiet, affectionate
Also known as: grey, whippet
- Adult weight
- 27–40 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–14 years
- Size
- Large
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- UK / Ancient Egypt
- Group
- Hound / Sighthound
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the American Kennel Club breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●OsteosarcomaBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Sensitivity to some anaesthetic drugsBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Dental diseaseBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Normally high red-cell count & low thyroid — tell your vet when interpreting blood testsBreed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Low body fat — feels the cold
- ✓Sprint, then rest; often a 'couch potato'
Calculators for your Greyhound
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Greyhound ↗
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – Breed nomenclature ↗
- The Kennel Club (UK) – Breeds A to Z ↗
- American Kennel Club – Dog breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – Health screening ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.