With a peak speed of 45 miles per hour, the greyhound's tall, thin form was expressly designed for dog racing, making it the fastest dog breed. Unlike other dogs, the breed is designed for speed rather than endurance and requires less exercise. Greyhounds are known for their independent and gentle disposition and are typically willing to lounge about the home. They might become hyperactive and even destructive if they don't get enough exercise.
The English Greyhound, or simply Greyhound, is a sighthound dog breed developed for game coursing and greyhound racing. The breed has enjoyed a comeback in popularity as a household companion with the growth in large-scale adoption of retired racing Greyhounds. They are tall, muscular, smooth-coated, "S-shaped," and has a long tail and robust feet. Greyhounds are distinct from other sighthounds that are related to them, such as the Italian greyhound.
All current pedigree Greyhounds are descended from Greyhound stock that was first documented and registered in private studbooks in the 18th century, then in public studbooks in the 19th century, and finally with the United Kingdom's coursing, racing, and kennel club authorities. Historically, these sighthounds were mostly utilized for open-air hunting, where their speed of pursuit and excellent vision were critical.
