Ears – Their ears are small and fine in texture, thrown back and folded, except when they are excited, as their ears become semi-pricked.
Eyes – Their eyes are usually bright, dark coloured and intelligent indicating spirit.
Neck – The neck is long, muscular, slightly arched and widening into the shoulder.
Shoulders – Their shoulders are muscular but not too heavy.
Forelegs – Greyhound’s forelegs are perfectly straight, set well into the shoulders and neither turned in or out.
Chest – The chest is deep and wide for speed and fairly well sprung ribs.
Back – Their backs are muscular and broad.
Loins and Hindquarter – These are also muscular, well arched, powerful wide and the hindquarter is close to the ground.
Feet – their feet are hard and close, well knuckled with good strong claws.
Tail – The tail is long, fine and tapering with a slight curve.
Coat – They have a short, smooth firm coat.
Colour – They can come in any colour – fawn, brindle (a mix of colours) black, white or black and white.
Weight – Their weight can vary from 55 to 65 pounds for bitches and 60 to 80 pounds for dogs.
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