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Greyhound Breed Standard
Greyhound Head
The Greyhound head Long and narrow, fairly wide between the ears, scarcely perceptible stop, little or no development of nasal sinuses, good length of muzzle, which should be powerful without coarseness. Teeth very strong and even in front.
Greyhound Ears
Small and fine in texture, thrown back and folded, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked.
Greyhound Eyes
Dark, bright, intelligent, indicating spirit.
Greyhound Neck
Long, muscular, without throatiness, slightly arched, and widening gradually into the shoulder.
Greyhound Shoulders
Placed as obliquely as possible, muscular without being loaded.
Greyhound Forelegs
Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulders, neither turned in nor out, pasterns strong.
Greyhound Chest
Deep, and as wide as consistent with speed, fairly well-sprung ribs.
Greyhound Back
Muscular and broad.
Greyhound Loins
Good depth of muscle, well arched, well cut up in the flanks.
Greyhound Hindquarters
Long, very muscular and powerful, wide and well let down, well-bent stifles. Hocks well bent and rather close to ground, wide but straight fore and aft.
Greyhound Feet
Hard and close, rather more hare than catfeet, well knuckled up with good strong claws.
Greyhound Tail
Long, fine and tapering with a slight upward curve.
Greyhound Coat
Short, smooth and firm in texture.
Greyhound Color
Immaterial.
Greyhound Weight
Dogs, 65 to 70 pounds; bitches 60 to 65 pounds.
Greyhound Scale of Points
| General symmetry and quality |
10 |
| Head and neck |
20 |
| Chest and shoulders |
20 |
| Back |
10 |
| Quarters |
20 |
| Legs and feet |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
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