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All Dog Breeds >>Greyhound Breed Standard

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.

Ears

Small and fine in texture, thrown back and folded, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked.

Eyes

Dark, bright, intelligent, indicating spirit.

Neck

Long, muscular, without throatiness, slightly arched, and widening gradually into the shoulder.

Shoulders

Placed as obliquely as possible, muscular without being loaded.

Forlegs

Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulders, neither turned in nor out, pasterns strong.

Coat

Short, smooth and firm in texture.

Color

Immaterial.

Chest

Deep, and as wide as consistent with speed, fairly well-sprung ribs.