RUSSIAN SIGHTHIRE

Brief description of the Russian Greyhound breed

The height at the withers of a male Russian greyhound is approximately 70 cm, and its weight is 35–50 kg. The height of the female can reach 65 cm, and weight - 40 kg. The dog's height, slender body, narrow head and silky coat have become a kind of standard of elegance among dogs. Pets of this breed were permanent residents of the royal chambers of Russian monarchs.

Greyhounds are valued for their grace and athletic stature. They love to run, so they become frequent participants in various competitions. However, it cannot be said that these dogs are very active. They will be happy to spend the whole day in bed with you.

Despite its calm character and royal appearance, the Russian Greyhound is not a showpiece for the home! Dogs of this breed need your attention and constant communication. Therefore, if you cannot stay at home all the time, this breed is not suitable for you.

The greyhound's coat is prone to shedding in the spring. The size of the dog means that it is not entirely suitable for families with small children. Although these graceful dogs are very gentle, when playing they can push and cause unintentional harm to the baby.

The athletic nature of the Russian Greyhound is an excellent trait for those who are planning to raise a dog to participate in competitions and competitions, especially those where it is necessary to demonstrate running skills. In Western countries, these dogs are often used to hunt rabbits and protect livestock from coyotes.

Today, the Russian greyhound is no longer a royal dog, but a reliable friend and companion. These pets are very playful, so they often chase moving objects. Perhaps this behavior is also caused by natural hunting instincts. This fact suggests that it is necessary to limit the dog’s free space, that is, worry about fencing the yard in advance.

Due to the absence of a large amount of fat in the body, dogs of this breed are very sensitive to medications, especially anesthetics. Consult your veterinarian in advance to avoid possible troubles in the future.

Russian greyhounds are somewhat picky eaters. True, this is caused not so much by the character as by the physiology of the animal. The fact is that these dogs often suffer from bloat. After feeding, physical activity should be avoided.

Greyhounds that have not undergone early socialization may become nervous and restless when around noisy children. As for barking, these dogs do not bark often, and they do not bark that loudly. Therefore, a greyhound as a guard is not the best option. It is unlikely that these animals will be able to raise the alarm at the right time.

Russian greyhounds get along well with cats and other pets, but this requires early socialization of the pet. To be fair, we note that hunting instincts often push a dog to chase cats, but they do not harm them.

Greyhounds are not common breeds. It may take you a lot of time to find a good breeder. Please be patient! It is better to spend time finding a good dog breeder than to buy a puppy from a random seller! Be sure to inquire about the health status of not only the puppy, but also its parents; you must make sure that you are buying a completely healthy pet!

basic information

Assessment of characteristics of the Russian Greyhound breed