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Size and lifespan
- Size
- GreyhoundLarge
- Typical adult height
- Greyhound69–76 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Greyhound25–35 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Greyhoundfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- GreyhoundModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Energy
- GreyhoundUsually calm
- Grooming
- GreyhoundAbout once a week
- Training
- GreyhoundCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- GreyhoundTends to be quiet
Home life
- Home
- GreyhoundUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- GreyhoundA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- GreyhoundUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- GreyhoundOften suits first-time owners
Living with others
- Children
- GreyhoundOften good with children, with supervision
- Other dogs
- GreyhoundUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- GreyhoundOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.