Greyhounds are the sprinters among four-legged friends: thanks to their slim, aerodynamic body, they are one of them fastest land mammals in the world – most specimens can easily reach speeds of 70 kilometers per hour, some dogs are even faster.
The first reports of greyhounds can be found as early as ancient times. Originally they served as arrowheads hunting assistant, later they were also included Dog racing used. They have now proven themselves not only as working dogs, but also as Pets established – this is not least due to their loving, social personality in their own four walls.
If you are interested in a greyhound, you can many subraces choose. In addition to very well-known representatives such as Afghans, the Greyhounds or that Galgos Españoles There are dozens of other recognized and unofficial breeds from Spain.
What they all have in common is that a greyhound has different requirements than conventional four-legged friends: Because of their speed and hers pronounced hunting instinct They have to be trained very well; their body structure also places different demands on the animals' nutrition and medical care.
Before you buy a greyhound, you should: inform precisely. But even if you have already purchased one, it is never wrong to have one Advice in the house that deals entirely with the special characteristics of competitive athletes among dogs.
I particularly recommend this the following greyhounds books. Some focus on specific breeds, others are more general.
The best greyhound books at a glance
Melanie Schaumann: “Greyhound diagnosis – lifelong leash requirement?”
Greyhounds are not necessarily difficult dogs, but they do have very special requirements. This is not least because of her athletic physique If the four-legged friend runs away during the exercise, he will quickly get over the mountains.
In her very practical book “Greyhound diagnosis – lifelong leash requirement?” Melanie Schaumann shows that a greyhound doesn't necessarily belong on a leash. The author, herself the owner of a Spanish galgo, gives lots of valuable education and training tips, with which your darling can become a reliable, reliable person even outside of your own four walls. disciplined partner becomes.
Ingeborg & Eckhard Step: “Greyhounds”
The authors Ingeborg and Eckhard Stief have been working successfully as greyhound breeders for many years. Her 240-page book is correspondingly well done “Greyhounds”.
So don't just be practical all subraces presented in great detail, and education, nutrition, care and breeding are not neglected. Thanks to the clear layout and many beautiful pictures The eye also gets its money's worth: this one is for greyhound friends counselor so really recommended!
Dirk Glebe: “Greyhounds – A portrait of 12 recognized breeds”
If you are still considering which greyhound breed could be suitable for you, then Dirk Glebe's band could be “Greyhounds – A portrait of 12 recognized breeds” from the Dog Knowledge edition can be something for you.
On 108 pages, the author presents the 12 most widespread subraces in detail with their respective characteristics special properties before. Information about everyday life with the animals is not as extensive as it is first purchase advice is that with lots of beautiful pictures Illustrated paperback but highly recommended.
Ulrike Feifar: “Does the dog not get anything to eat?: The Galgo Espanol and its greyhound relatives”
One of the most popular greyhound breeds in this country is the Spanish greyhound, also known as Galgo Español known. He is at the forefront of the book “Doesn’t the dog get anything to eat?: The Galgo Espanol and its greyhound relatives” by Ulrike Feifar.
With a lot of practical knowledge The author gives tips and tricks for training and handling the galgos. But also other greyhound breeds, which are presented in detailed portraits are not neglected.
There are a few small ones to make you smile and think at the same time short stories from a dog's perspective, which round off the successful guide.
Gudrun Sauter: “Galgos don’t bark: Life with the Spanish greyhounds”
Gudrun Sauter also addresses this in her book “Galgos Don’t Bark: Life with the Spanish Greyhounds” completely the Spanish galgos. Next to humorous anecdotes The author provides many stories from the life of a greyhound owner Parenting tips and explains to the interested reader how Body language and behavior who understands animals correctly.
If you are interested in a different greyhound breed, another book may be more suitable. As Friend of Galgos But you'll get your money's worth: The work is available in both paperback and hardback versions.