The Middle East is the fastest dog in the world. Adult dogs are 68-76 cm tall and weigh 27-32 kg. Greyhounds are extremely rare purebred dogs. In the modern world, Australian greyhounds are recognized as the best, and racing dogs from various countries are selected from Australia.

Greyhounds need 40 to 60 minutes of exercise every day, and the amount of exercise for adult dogs is about 10 kilometers per day. Due to the greyhound's explosive power and speed, the short, smooth back hair makes it very susceptible to injuries, especially scrapes and fractures.

Habits and feeding points

The kennel should be cleaned every day and kept clean. Wash frequently during hot summer to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. In addition to keeping it clean, the kennel should be disinfected regularly. In spring, summer and autumn, disinfection is required twice a month. Before disinfecting, pull the Greyhound away from the kennel, prepare the disinfectant according to the instructions, and then spray it evenly in every corner of the kennel. One hour after disinfection, rinse the ground with clean water, and then take the greyhound back to the kennel after it is dry.

Select a strong, energetic and well-developed greyhound as a breeding dog according to the required body shape and coat color. Create a lifelong record card for the breeding dog, recording its name, gender, birth date, parents and health status, etc. Seeds should be reserved according to the male to female ratio of 4:1 to 6:1. Generally, 1 male dog and 2-3 female dogs are fed in the same field. During the estrus season of female dogs, male dogs need to be fed in separate cages. When the male dog is 1.5 to 2 years old, the female dog is ready for mating when the age is 1 to 1.5 years old.

Newborn puppies are very weak, and breeders must observe them at all times to prevent the mother dog from crushing the puppies. The puppies can suck milk on their own after birth, but the weak puppies need to be placed on the mother's chest to help her suck milk. Female dogs have 8-10 nipples, and their ability to nurse puppies is limited. Large female dogs can nurse 10 puppies. If the number is too large, foster care or artificial feeding should be considered to ensure the healthy growth of the puppies.

Puppies generally refer to greyhounds that are 60 days to 3 months old. During this stage, due to weaning and changes in the living environment of puppies, it is often easy to cause mental and behavioral restlessness and loss of appetite. At this time, careful care must be taken. Feed three times a day. Calcium powder and vitamins should be supplemented in the food. At the same time, special attention should be paid to preventing a few puppies from overeating. The daily feeding amount should depend on the size of the dog. It is not suitable to overfeed. It is better to be full and feed each puppy about 150 ml of drinking water. Arrange an appropriate amount of outdoor exercise and ultraviolet radiation every day, which is beneficial to the absorption of calcium and the growth and development of bones.

Notes

In order to avoid the occurrence of various canine diseases, programmed epidemic prevention should be carried out during the growth process of Greyhounds. First of all, the Greyhound must be vaccinated. The first vaccination is at 30 days of age, and the second vaccination is at 60 days of age., the third vaccination is at 120 days of age, and another vaccination at 6 months of age. The dosage of each vaccination shall be based on the drug instructions. Secondly, pay attention to checking the feces, and regularly give the Greyhound anthelmintic drugs, such as Ascaris or Levamisole, to drive out internal parasites. 60 days after the puppies are born, all puppies should take Ascaris Ling once, and then every 2-3 months, but in areas with high parasite incidence, it should be once a month or once a month and a half. The unique nature of Greyhound physiology and anatomy necessitates treatment by a veterinarian familiar with the breed, especially if anesthesia is required.