Spanish Greyhound

Other names: Galgo Greyhound, Spanish Galgo, Spanish Greyhound

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Spain
Template	Big
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 60 cm to 68 cm
Male	From 25 kg to 30 kg	From 62 cm to 71 cm

History of the breed

The Spanish Greyhound descends from ancient Asian greyhounds and would probably have been brought to the Iberian Peninsula during Antiquity by the Romans. He himself is one of the ancestors of the Greyhound . The race of Spanish Greyhound was definitively recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on August 10, 1971. Its official FCI standard in force was published on May 26, 1982.

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Physical features

His hair: thin, tight, soft, short, slightly longer at the back of the thighs. It can also be hard and mid-length, forming a beard, mustache, eyebrows and a toupee.
Its color: all colors and shades are allowed, with a preference for fawn and brindle and black in particular.
His head: elongated, lean and of reduced width. Presence of well marked median groove on the first 2 thirds of the skull. The stop is only very slightly accentuated, characterized by a gentle slope. The nose is small and moist, the muzzle long and subconvex in shape, the muzzle curved towards the nose and narrow, the lips very dry, thin and tense, the jaws strong and articulated like scissors.
Its ears: set high, wide and thick at their attachment, triangular in shape, tapering towards their extremity, ending in rounded tips. Applied against the head when the dog is at rest, semi erect when it is in action.
His eyes: small, almond-shaped, obliquely arranged, hazelnut color, ideally dark, displaying an expression full of calm and gentleness.
His body: writable in a rectangle, built both strongly and flexibly to allow the dog to be enduring and agile. The neck is long and flattened, the withers little marked, the back straight and long, the loins long and strong, the croup long and powerful, the chest and the rib cage well developed, the ribs flat and clearly visible, the belly raised afterwards. breastbone and greyhound.
Its tail: very long, set rather low, thick at its base and tapering towards its pointed end, often brought back between the hind legs.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Spanish Greyhound   is an easy-to-manage and easy-going dog due to his balanced and gentle temperament . Very attached to his master and his family , he is much more reserved towards strangers, but he is neither aggressive nor predisposed to stand guard. The Spanish Greyhound’s favorite area remains hare hunting , an activity in which it shows a lot of liveliness and energy .

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Education

The Spanish Greyhound likes to please his master as much as he likes to learn. A particularly sensitive dog , he cannot stand brutality in any form. By using patience , gentleness and a little firmness in his education, we easily manage to make him an excellent life companion and hunting partner .

Living conditions

Although calm, discreet and clean inside, the Spanish Greyhound is not made to live in an apartment . He prefers the space provided by a large fenced garden.

Health

the   Spanish Greyhound   is a generally rustic and resistant dog. He enjoys fairly solid health and does not fear much in this regard, with the exception of difficult climatic conditions (cold, high heat, humidity …). There is no predisposition to a particular disease in this breed.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Spanish Greyhound is a very easy to maintain dog. However, if it requires minimal care, it must be provided on a regular basis so that the dog is healthy and looking its best.

The Spanish Greyhound   only needs weekly brushing and occasional baths if it has gotten really badly dirty. The condition of his skin, his hair, the inside of his ears, his eyes and his paws should be systematically examined after outings.

Her teeth need to be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. If they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

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Food

The Afghan Hound needs a high quality diet suitable for their level of exercise, age and size. To avoid any risk of bloating to which it may be subject, its food should be divided into 2 meals per day . He should not exercise right before or right after eating.

Physical activity

Like all greyhounds, the Spanish Greyhound is built for racing . He must be able to run freely as frequently as possible . Long daily outings are recommended, with the possibility of riding off a leash in places where it is permitted

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