Greyhound
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| Other names | English Greyhound | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The English Greyhound, or simply the Greyhound, is a breed of dog, a sighthound which has been bred for coursing, greyhound racing and hunting. Some are kept as show dogs or pets.
Greyhounds are defined as a tall, muscular, smooth-coated, "S-shaped" type of sighthound with a long tail and tough feet. Greyhounds are a separate breed from other related sighthounds, such as the Italian greyhound.
The Greyhound's combination of long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine, and slim build allows it to reach average race speeds exceeding 64 km/h (40 mph). A racing greyhound can reach a full speed of at least 69 km/h (43 mph).
However, the most common speeds at which they usually win races are 58–61 km/h (36–38 mph). Its maximum speed is attained whether running on a straight track or a curved track.