Country of Origin: Egypt/Great Britain
Date of Origin: Antiquity
First use: Large game coursing
Use today: Racing, coursing, companion
Life span: 10-12 years
Weight range: 60-70 lbs (27-32 kg)
Height range: 27-30 in (69-76 cm)
Appearance: Capacious chest, long and straight forelegs, muscular neck, rose shaped ears, face is long and moderately wide, flat skull, variety of colors.
Not good with children, not for urban living, thrives in warm weather, little to no grooming needed, lots of exercise needed.
History: A 4,900 year old carving on an Egyptian tomb confirms the antiquity of this breed. Exported to Spain, China, Persia, and elsewhere, the Greyhound was developed to its present from in Great Britain. Its name derives from the old Saxon word grei, meaning fine, or beautiful.
