Do Greyhounds have any predisposed health issues? Greyhounds are vulnerable to the following:

Alabama Rot – Greyhounds are susceptible to skin issues and Alabama Rot presents itself as a series of skin lesions on the pet’s legs, chest and abdomen.

Bloat – This potentially fatal condition occurs when the stomach twists and blocks the blood supply.

Osteosarcoma – This is a form of bone cancer that is usually found in the legs of the Greyhound.

Greyhounds are very easy to care for due to their short and smooth coat, grooming is minimal. Like most breeds, they require regular brushing as well as routine nail cutting and dental hygiene checks. You won’t need any costly professional grooming appointments with this breed.

Greyhounds were built to run but they require less daily exercise than you would imagine. Outside of their daily walks, they are happy to lay around your home as long as they have a comfortable spot to enjoy. This means they are well suited to a range of lifestyles and are suited to apartments as well as larger homes. While Greyhounds are docile and quiet indoors, they require daily exercise of at least 30-60 minutes and if possible, somewhere they can be let off the lead to run. A beach is the perfect place to watch your Greyhound reach those high speeds and burn off any pent-up energy. This breed loves the water and also loves to dig and so the beach is a great place for them to play and saves your garden or backyard from being dug up.

With its aerodynamic build, the Greyhound is fast and athletic and was literally built for speed. Often referred to as the Ferrari of the dog world, this breed is the fastest in the world and can reach a race speed of 45 miles per hour.

The two breeds are often confused due to their physical similarities because the Lurcher has a Greyhound parent. However, the two have many differences, the main one being that the greyhound is a Purebred dog and the Lurcher is not.

A Greyhound is among the larger dog breeds and can reach a height of up to 30 inches.

While generally a healthy breed, Greyhounds are prone to a few common health problems, so having pet insurance can help to protect you against those unexpected vet bills. You can find out more about your cover options benefits with Asda Money Dog Insurance here.