Galgo Español

Galgo Español
Two Galgos Españoles
Other namesSpanish Galgo
Spanish greyhound
Common nicknamesGalgo
OriginSpain
Traits
Height Males 26 in (66 cm)
Females 25 in (64 cm)
Weight Males 60–65 lb (27–29 kg)
Females 50–55 lb (23–25 kg)
Coat Smooth or Rough
Colour Any
Litter size 6-8 pups
Kennel club standards
RSCFRCE standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Galgo Español, or Spanish Greyhound, is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.

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