12 Outrageously Cute Little Greyhound Breeds (With Pictures)

Greyhounds are one thing above all: fast. They come in many sizes.

We present the small representatives in this article.

But how big can a small greyhound be?

Find out and you will be surprised.

1. Podengo Portuguese

Although the Podengo Portuguese officially recognized as a sighthound breed, its status is disputed.

There is the Podengo Português in three different sizeseach as wire-haired or short-haired version:

• Small: 20-30 centimeters tall and 4-6 kilograms in weight
• Medium: 40-54 centimeters tall and 16-20 kilograms
• Large: 55-70 centimeters tall and 20-30 kilograms in weight

The little Podengo is at the same time too the smallest sighthound breed in the world. The medium and large representative is rarely found in this country and rather rare even in its home country of Portugal.

The little speedster will up to 50 km/h fastis very sociable, friendly and intelligent. In addition, he is up to 17 years old.

2. Peruvian hairless dog

The Peruvian hairless dog is also the national dog in its homeland.

It is also available in three different sizes:

• Small: 25-40 centimeters tall and 4-8 kilograms in weight
• Medium: 40-50 centimeters tall and weighs 8-12 kilograms
• Large: 50-60 centimeters tall and 20-30 kilograms

With maximum 60 centimeters even the largest representative from Peru still counts among the small greyhounds.

As with the Podengo, recognition as a sighthound is controversial. They were primarily used as a “living hot water bottle” in winter.

Also the designation as hairless dog is misleading as the animals often have short but full fur.

3. Italian Greyhound

The Italian greyhound measures between 33 and 38 centimeters. This sighthound breed is not the smallest, but with 3.6 to a maximum of 5 kilograms the lightest sighthound breed in the world.

your status as greyhound is in contrast to the first two breeds as undisputed.

The dainty and up to 40 km/h fast dogs need a lot of attention and love. They are intelligent, mischievous and affectionate.

They are great family dogs. However, the little dog needs a lot of time to become housebroken: it takes up to two years to do this.

4. Podenco Ibicenco

The Podenco Ibicenco comes from the Spanish island of Ibiza. He too will get through three different sizes represent:

• Small: 35-42 centimeters tall and weighs 8-11 kilograms
• Medium: 40-50 centimeters tall and weighs 8-12 kilograms
• Large: 50-60 centimeters tall and 12-15 kilograms

With top speeds up to 64 km/h he is one of the fastest dogs of his kind.

As fast and agile as this four-legged friend is, he loves to chill. With regular and extensive walks, it is therefore also well suited for keeping in an apartment.

In addition, the intelligent, but sometimes stubborn animals are very good family dogs.

5. Basenji

With about 41 to 43 centimeters belongs to the one originating from Central Africa Basenji not only one of the small sighthound breeds, he is also one of the oldest in the world.

Its origin can be traced back to 4000 BC. However, its recognition as a sighthound is partially disputed.

The Basenji is curious and playful. He is considered difficult to train and doesn’t get along well with other dogs.

6. Cirneco dell’Etna

The Cirneco dell’Etna has its home in Sicily. With 46 to 60 centimeters size and 10 to 12 kilograms In terms of weight, it is also one of the smallest sighthound breeds in the world.

The Italian is very trusting, gentle and friendly. It is equally suitable for families and beginners.

Nevertheless, he is very little known in this country.

7. Silken Windhound

At the Silken Windhound This is a relatively new sighthound breed from the USA. The first official litter was registered in 1987.

The Silken Windhound is fully grown 46 to 60 centimeters big and will up to 64 km/h fast.

The dashing American is very trusting, friendly and beyond that very much family oriented. He gets along great with children.

8. Whippet

The one from England whippet becomes between 57 and 51 centimeters big and there 12 to 15 kilograms light. It can reach speeds of up to 54 km/h.

So-called greyhounds used to be reserved for the British nobility. This earned the whippet the nickname «poor man’s greyhound».

Today he is due to his gentle, friendly and calm manner a favorite family dog.

9. Podenco Canario

The Podenco Canario comes from the Canary Islands and measures between 53 and 64 centimeters. However, he is with a body weight of 20 to 25 kilograms relatively difficult for a greyhound.

The friendly, playful and quiet Four-legged friends are very good for first owner and Familys suitable.

However, he needs a little more attention than most other sighthounds. While they sleep up to 18 hours a day, he gets by with just a few hours.

10. Pharaoh Hound

The one from Malta Pharaoh Hound becomes 56 to 64 centimeters large.

He has a very strong hunting instinct and is, once he has picked up a scent, tireless and absolutely insensitive to pain. Even the densest thorn bushes can hardly slow him down.

Nevertheless, he can be trained well, is sociable and playful.

Like most greyhounds, he also likes no cold.

11. Thai Ridgeback

The Thai Ridgeback measures between 56 and 61 centimeters. In doing so he will up to 34 kilos difficult.

Because of his rather massive build for a sighthound and his weight, he is with around 45 km/h Although still fast, it is also one of the slowest sighthounds.

That’s why he’s special loyal and protective. Be loving and family-oriented character makes him a great one family dog.

12. Rampur Hound

The Rampur Hound comes from India and is little known to us. Although he is between 56 and 76 centimeters grows tall, it is still one of the smallest greyhound breeds.

The Rampur Hound is very sociable and loyal. He is also considered very easy-care and is also suitable for keeping in an apartment.