All Dog Breeds >>Greyhound Breed Standard
Head
Long and narrow, fairly wide between the ears, scarcely perceptible stop, little or no development of nasal sinuses, good length of muzzle, which should be powerful without coarseness. Teeth very strong and even in front.
Ears
Small and fine in texture, thrown back and folded, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked.
Eyes
Dark, bright, intelligent, indicating spirit.
Neck
Long, muscular, without throatiness, slightly arched, and widening gradually into the shoulder.
Shoulders
Placed as obliquely as possible, muscular without being loaded.
Forlegs
Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulders, neither turned in nor out, pasterns strong.
Coat
Short, smooth and firm in texture.
Color
Immaterial.
Chest
Deep, and as wide as consistent with speed, fairly well-sprung ribs.