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Greyhound
Large canine breed with unique character.
Photo · Allikari (CC BY-SA 2.5)

Weight
27–40 kg
Size
Large
Lifespan
8–12 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The greyhound or English greyhound is a racing dog. This name has also been given to:
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Greyhound, an American long-distance bus transportation company across North America Greyhound (1932-1965), a racehorse considered one of the best American trotters of the twentieth century The Sault-Sainte-Marie Greyhounds, a team of the Ontario Hockey League Greyhound, a British reggae band Greyhound, a 2012 electro house song by Swedish House Mafia band M8 Greyhound, nickname of the M8 Light Armored Car, an American light armored vehicle of World War II The C-2 Greyhound, a dual turboprop carrier-based transport aircraft used by the US Navy. USS Greyhound, the name of various ships of the US Navy: USS Greyhound (1822), a schooner purchased in 1822 and resold in 1824 USS Greyhound (SP-437), a patrol ship in service from 1917 to 1919 SS Yale (1906) a steam merchant ship launched in 1906, in service as a troop transport under the name USS Yale (ID-1672) from 1918 to 1919 and under the name USS Greyhound (IX-106) from 1943 to 1944. Greyhound, radio code for the fictional destroyer USS Keeling in the film USS Greyhound: Battle of the Atlantic (original title Greyhound), an American war film by Aron Schneider released in 2020.
Compatibility
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Large size (27–40 kg): plan for space, exercise, and food budget.
- 2Average lifespan: 8 to 12 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for their balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Greyhound of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of greyhound (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a greyhound ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 8–12 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
23 à 44 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
30years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +6 per year for a grand dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a greyhound ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
359 g
per day · 1365 kcal
180 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Greyhound
Is the Greyhound suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day does a Greyhound need?+
What is the lifespan of a Greyhound?+
Is the Greyhound good with children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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