When it comes to thinking about some delicate and refined dog breeds, there is no doubt that the Greyhound dog must appear in the picture. This marvelous dog is believed to be a truly ancient breed that has accompanied humans for quite a long time. They were originally bred by Arabian tribes until traders brought it to England where it acquired its final features. There it has always been clearly linked with aristocracy and nobility which used it as a fantastic hound and hunting dog. This breed counts with recognition from the AKC, the FCI, the CKC, the UKC, the KCGB, the ANKC, the NKC, the NZKC, the APRI and the ACR.
The Greyhound is one beautiful and elegant dog that counts with a narrow and delicate body, a tucked in abdomen and really thin legs which are meant to provide it with the agility it needs to achieve the best results. The spine is much more curved than in the case of other Greyhounds. While the tail is long and thin, the head is also narrow and pointy when reaching the muzzle. The nose is dark and large and the eyes feature an emotional expression. The ears are small and folded over the head. The coat is one of its distinctive elements since it is really short as if there existed no hair at all. It is soft and can be available in numerous varied colors.
The temperament of the Greyhound is one of a kind. It is really sweet and devoted to its owners but at the same time they can develop brave and corageous behaviors towards the ones not recognized as part of the family. They are usually reserved and timid dogs and if you have small animals and children, you should socialize them to your Greyhound since puppies. They are really intelligent animals that love human company and will make of the training a wonderful experience.