Gaia Greyhounds

THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
BREED STANDARD

THE GREYHOUND

HEAD- Long and narrow, fairly wide between the ears, scarcely perceptible stop, little or no development of nasal sinuses, good length of muzzle, which should be powerful without coarseness. Teeth very strong and even in front.

EARS- Small and fine in texture, thrown back and folded, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked.

EYES- Dark, intelligent, indicating spirit.

NECK- Long, muscular, without throatiness, slightly arched, and widening gradually into the shoulder.

SHOULDERS- Placed as obliquely as possible, muscular without being loaded.

FORELEGS- Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulder, neither turned in nor out, pasterns strong.

CHEST- Deep, and as wide as consistent with speed, fairly well sprung ribs.

BACK- Muscular and broad.

LOINS- Good depth of muscle, well arched, well cut up in the flanks.

HINDQUARTERS- Long, very muscular and powerful, wide and well let down, well-bent stifles. Hocks well bent and rather close to the ground, wide but straight fore and aft.

FEET- Hard and close, rather more hare than cat-feet, well knuckled up with good strong claws.

TAIL- Long, fine and tapering with a slight upward curve.

COAT- Short, smooth and firm in texture.

COLOR- Immaterial.

WEIGHT- Dogs, 65 to 70 pounds: Bitches, 60 to 65 pounds

Scale of Point
General symmetry and quality	10
Back	10
Head and neck	20
Quarters	20
Chest and shoulders	20
Legs and feet	20

Total	100

THE KENNEL CLUB
BREED STANDARD (UK)

THE GREYHOUND

CHARACTERISTICS- The Greyhound possesses remarkable stamina and endurance. Its straight through, long reaching movement enables it to cover ground at great speed.

GENERAL APPEARANCE- The general appearance of the typical Greyhound is that of a strongly built, upstanding dog of generous proportions, muscular power and symmetrical formation, with a long head and neck, clean well-laid shoulders, deep chest, capacious body, arched loin, powerful quarters, sound legs and feet, and a suppleness of limb, which emphasize in a marked degree its distinctive type and quality.

HEAD AND SKULL- Long, moderate width, flat skull, slight stop. Jaws, powerful and well chiseled.

EYES- Bright and intelligent, dark in colour.

EARS- Small, rose-shape of fine texture.

MOUTH- Teeth white and strong. The incisors of the upper jaw clipping those of the lower jaw.

NECK- Long and muscular, elegantly arched, well let into the shoulders.

FOREQUARTERS- Shoulders, oblique, well set back, muscular without being loaded, fined at the top. Forelegs, long and straight, bone of good substance and quality. Elbows, free and well set under the shoulders. Pasterns, moderate length, slightly sprung.

BODY- Chest, deep and capacious, providing adequate heart room. Ribs, deep, well, and carried well back. Flanks well cut up. Back rather long, broad and square. Loin, powerful, slightly arched.

HINDQUARTERS- Thighs and second thighs, wide and muscular, showing great propelling power. Stifles, well bent. Hocks, well let down, inclining neither outwards or inwards. Body and hindquarters features should be of ample proportions and well coupled, enabling adequate ground to be covered when standing.

FEET- Moderate length, with compact well-knuckled toes, strong pads.

TAIL- Long, set on rather low, strong at the root, tapering to the point, carried low, slightly curved.

COAT- Fine and close.

COLOUR- Black, white, red, blue, fawn, fallow, brindle, or any of the colours broken with white.

HEIGHT- Ideal Height: Dogs 71-76 cm (28"-30"); Bitches 68-71 cm (27"-28").

Note: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

THE CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB
BREED STANDARD

THE GREYHOUND

Origin and Purpose
The Greyhound is the oldest pure breed in existence, yet its form and function remains unchanged since the dawn of time. It is a coursing dog of the highest order, capable of great speed, agility and endurance in pursuit of its quarry. Great care should be taken to preserve the coursing ability, functional structure and temperament necessary in the field. As a pet the Greyhound is calm, gentle, healthy and good natured.

General Appearance
The Greyhound should project an image of speed, power, balance, grace and moderation. Extremes and exaggeration should be discouraged. Movement at a trot should be free flowing, powerful, with no wasted movement, converging on a single track. At a trot the head is carried forward and even with or slightly above the level of the withers. Faults should be considered to the extent that they would affect the dog's ability in the field. The Greyhound should always be shown fit, well-muscled and in a natural state.

Size: Dog, 65-70 lbs. (29-32 kg); bitches, 60-65 lbs. (27-29 kg). Coat and Colour: Coat short, smooth, and firm in texture. Colour immaterial.

Head: Long and narrow, fairly wide between the ears, scarcely perceptible stop, little or no development of nasal sinuses, good length of muzzle which should be powerful without coarseness.

Neck: Long, muscular without throatiness, slightly arched, and widening
gradually into the shoulder.

Shoulders: Shoulders placed as obliquely as possible, muscular without being loaded. Forelegs perfectly straight, set well into the shoulder, neither turned in nor out, pasterns strong.

Body: Back muscular and broad, well arched. Chest deep, and as wide as consistent with speed, fairly well sprung ribs. Loins have good depth of muscle, well cut up in the flanks.

Hindquarters: Long, very muscular and powerful, wide and well let down, well bent stifles. Hocks well bent and rather close to ground, wide but straight fore and aft. Feet hard and close, rather more hare than cat-feet, well knuckled up with good strong claws.

Tail: Long, fine, and tapering with a slight upward curve.

Scale of Points:
General symmetry and quality	10
Head and neck	20
Chest and shoulders	20
Back	10
Quarters	20
Legs and feet	20

Total	100