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AVAILABLE TESTS:
C101 - DNA Parentage
C128 - Canine Coat and Nose Color Test
To Learn more about various canine health problems that may occur in Greyhound, visit '
Infectious DNA Testing' page.
BREED DESCRIPTION
Faster than forty miles per hour, able to hunt small game by sight...it's a Greyhound. This breed probably first
appeared in the Middle East hundreds of years ago and then traveled to Europe on Phoenician boats. Established in
England by the 9th century, they appeared in America even before the Declaration of Independence.
The breed name may refer to the coat color or to the Greek people, who have adored these dogs for years. Greyhounds may
be well known as racers, but also make loving, well-behaved, calm family pets. A miniature version, called the Italian
Greyhound, is classified as a Toy dog.
IDEAL BREED CHARACTERISTICS
Size: Males 65 to 70 pounds, Females 60 to 65 pounds.
Appearance: Lean, muscular body with effortless, very speedy motion.
Coat and Color: Short, thick, smooth, firm coat. All colors and color combinations with or without
markings permitted.
Head: Wide skull with a long, narrow, powerful muzzle; dark, almond shaped eyes; small, thin, folded
ears, reaching toward the rear of the body.
Tail: Long, thin, tapered, slightly curved.
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