Greyhounds, also known as Lingtis and Grey Dogs, originated from the Middle East and are extremely rare purebred dogs whose appearance has remained unchanged from ancient times.
The modern world recognizes Australian Greyhounds as the most outstanding, and all countries' racing dogs are selected from Australia.
Greyhounds can reach speeds of over 60 kilometers per hour, with a maximum speed of up to 70 kilometers per hour, making them the fastest running dogs in the world and known as "racing champions," becoming the main characters in the entertainment competitions of racing dogs.
Lingtis dogs have a elegant temperament, graceful physique, keenness, intelligence, friendliness, understanding, affection, adherence to rules, love for children, and a smooth gait when walking and swift agility when running. However, Lingtis dogs do not have the characteristics of being a watchdog or guarding their owners, because they dislike barking.
These dogs cannot adapt to severe cold and prefer to lazily lie in warm and comfortable places most of the time. However, once they discover prey or toys that interest them, they will show surprising speed and agility.
Greek Greyhounds originated in the Mediterranean regions such as Greece and Turkey around 500 BC during the reign of the Pharaohs. They spread to Southern Europe during the Middle Ages. They were highly favored by people, especially nobles, in medieval Europe and were kept as companion dogs. In fact, the images used on the coat of arms are usually those of Greyhounds. The likeness of Greyhounds can be found in the royal regalia of France and the headdress of King Henry VIII of England.
Ancient manuscripts from early England confirm that this breed of hunting dog was introduced to England around 900 AD.
There have always been similar images of this dog in Egyptian tombs dating back to 3000 BC, and the remains of this breed of dog have been found in the ruins of Pompeii. Similar dog-like figurines have also been found in ancient Egyptian coffins.
The Greyhound does not have the habit of guarding their owners, they do not like barking and attacking strangers, but they are very suitable as family companion dogs and can also be used as show dogs.
However, it needs enough activity every day, so it is not suitable for the elderly, children, and people who do not have a lot of time for exercise.
Toes inflammation
Symptoms: The dog licks its toes frequently, and the toes become red and moist. In severe cases, lameness may occur.
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabeth collar
Instructions: Wear the Elizabeth collar, remove the fur from the feet, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine. After the affected area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches and shakes its ears. There will be a strong sour odor in the dog's ears, accompanied by increased tearing, hair loss in the ears, dark brown secretions, and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleanser, ear flush
Instructions: Clean the dog's inner ear hair, pour ear flush or Vicks ear cleanser into the ear canal, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear flush, use cotton balls to wipe off the secretions, and gently clean the auricle and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, the skin becomes red, itchy, and the dog scratches randomly. The fur becomes dull, rough, with more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Mild saltwater, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B
Instructions: Put the Elizabeth collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the dog's problematic skin and surrounding fur, then rinse with saline to sterilize. Then apply ointment or use spray, in combination with antibiotics and vitamin B.
Greyhounds are not picky eaters and have low dietary requirements. However, they have high activity levels and their diet should not be too monotonous. It is important to ensure a balanced nutrition, especially with sufficient protein and vitamins.
They require 40-60 minutes of exercise every day, and adult Greyhounds usually need about 10 kilometers of exercise daily. Due to their strong explosive power and speed, their short and smooth coat makes them very vulnerable to injuries, especially scrapes and fractures. Therefore, owners need to pay extra attention during the training process.
The living environment of Greyhounds should be cleaned every day to maintain hygiene. During hot summers, frequent rinsing is necessary to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. In addition to maintaining cleanliness, regular disinfection is also required, with twice a month in spring, summer, and autumn.
1. Can't bathe frequently
Give the dog a bath, of course, not too often, the dog's bath depends on the dog's hygiene situation, in hot weather in summer, you can bath the dog one or two more times, in winter you can reduce it by one or two times, but in total can't exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush frequently
Dogs almost shed their fur every day, especially in spring and autumn seasons, seasonal shedding is more severe. To make the fur grow well, brushing frequently is an important step. Pet owners can use a pet-specific brush to help the dog clean its naturally shed fur and avoid tangling. Brushing in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathing
Sunbathing is good for the dog's fur growth. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. At the same time, the owner can let the dog exercise a bit while sunbathing, which can help improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites will absorb a large amount of nutrition from the dog's body and snatch nutrients. Therefore, deworming work is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming together. Deworming medications can cause significant harm to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advised to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have shiny fur, the dog must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a dog food that is suitable and nutritionally sufficient to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, you can also feed the dog with a small amount of lean meat, boiled egg yolks, and vegetable oil.
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