Грейхаунд — английская борзая. Стандарт Международной кинологической федерации № 158. Грейхаунды — это охотничьи собаки, способные очень быстро бежать на коротких дистанциях и способные, например, поймать зайца. Википедия
How old is the oldest greyhound dog?
And I understand. But I can hope, and I do, focusing instead on Geenie, the Florida greyhound who made news when she died at age 20 - she was thought to be the world's oldest greyhound.
Are Greyhounds prone to illness?
Greyhounds are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections—the same ones that all dogs can get—such as parvo, rabies, and distemper. Many of these infections are preventable through vaccination, which we will recommend based on her age, the diseases we see in our area, and other factors.
Why do Greyhounds live so long?
There are a lot of factors that may contribute to the lengthy Greyhound lifespan. First, despite being racers, they are pretty low maintenance, lazy dogs. Their low exercise demands mean they have pretty minimal stress levels.
Why you shouldn't get a greyhound?
No matter how gentle Greyhounds look, they are still large to very large dogs. An overly excited, untrained 45-95 pound Greyhound may knock down smaller children or a a frail person. And Greyhounds tend to hold their ears back and their tails tucked and balk when they are stressed.
