Spanish Greyhound

Since antiquity, sighthounds have been dominant hunters. Depending on the landscape and prey of its origin country, a variety of types were developed over time. The Spanish Greyhound – also known as Galgo- was created for hunting hares and rabbits in Spain, hence their Latin moniker ‘Canis Gallicus’ meaning Celtic dog. This breed is believed to be a descendant from an ancient Greyhound type that merged with Salukis during the Moorish Conquest period in Spain.

The Spanish Greyhound is a graceful, slender breed with either a short and smooth or wiry coat of assorted colors such as brindle, fawn, red or black. His lithe body gives him the aptitude to move swiftly over difficult terrain; his hare feet aiding in his journey. Some may even have spots of white on their coats for added beauty.

Although the Spanish Greyhound is fairly uncommon in America, they are eligible to compete in lure coursing events sanctioned by the American Sighthound Field Association. Unfortunately, neither the American Kennel Club nor United Kennel Club recognizes this breed of canine at present.

Weekly brushing with a soft-bristle brush or grooming mitt is all that’s needed to keep Spanish Greyhounds looking their best. Although, during the fall and spring months you may need to up your game on this front as shedding increases at those times of year.

The Spanish Greyhound is a canine that strongly resembles the widely-known English Greyhound – likely related to them in some way. Unlike the swift English model which excels at sprinting, this breed of hound was bred to traverse rough terrain while maintaining speed over long distances.

The Spanish Greyhound is an incredibly friendly breed who never fails to exude a laid-back persona. People, children and other pets are welcomed by this affectionate pooch! With its moderate energy levels, the Spanish Greyhound will keep you active and entertained; yet still be content with relaxing indoors too. That said, it’s important to note that smaller animals may not exactly receive the same loving treatment – so beware of potential prey drive!

Allot a minimum of one to two hours daily to exercise your Spanish Greyhound; get creative with long walks, running, hiking and bicycle rides. Keep it interesting by playing fetch or getting into dog sports like tracking. Also make sure you include puzzle toys that will help keep your pup’s mind active while they burn some mental energy!

Spanish Greyhounds are known to be highly sensitive, so it is best to use positive reinforcement training instead of harsh corrections when teaching your new puppy manners. Start early and focus on commands like recall that can help prevent them from following their instinctive prey drive if they ever get the chance. It’s important for the breed as a whole that Spanish Greyhound puppies receive good socialization and educational experiences while they’re young in order to bring out their most well-behaved selves.