Spanish Greyhound
Elegant, gentle, and deeply loyal, this breed forms strong bonds with its family. Calm indoors yet athletic outside, they thrive as affectionate and sensitive companions.
Breed Characteristics
Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.
HEIGHT
62–70 cm (male)
60–68 cm (female)
WEIGHT
25–30 kg (male)
20–25 kg (female)
LIFE EXPECTANCY
12–14 years
Spanish Greyhound: Breed snapshot
Everything you need to know about this beloved breed at a glance
Key Breed Characteristics
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
Species
Canis lupus familiaris
Diet
Omnivore
"A Spanish Greyhound isn't just a pet — they're a loyal companion, a playful friend, and a loving family member all in one."
Temperament & personality
Understanding Spanish Greyhound's temperament is key to knowing if they're the right match for your lifestyle.
Personality Overview
The Spanish Greyhound is gentle, reserved, and affectionate with family, often showing a calm and quiet demeanor but can be wary around strangers.
Key Personality Traits
Gentle and polite with people and other dogs
Learns quickly and responds well to training
Moderate energy, enjoys daily exercise
Reserved, not highly playful with people
Adjusts well to different living environments
Strengths
- Gentle and calm indoors
- Excellent with other dogs
- Low grooming requirements
- Highly adaptable to different environments
- Quiet and rarely barks
Challenges
- Strong prey drive outdoors
- Sensitive to cold weather
- Prone to separation anxiety
- Needs secure fencing due to chasing instinct
- Can be wary of strangers
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Intelligence & exercise needs
Spanish Greyhounds are both highly intelligent and energetic, requiring mental and physical stimulation to thrive.
🧠 Intelligence & training
Trainability
Learns with consistency
Overall rating
This breed is intelligent and learns quickly, though it can display independent thinking. Consistent, patient training with positive reinforcement is most effective.
Trainable Tasks:
🏃 Exercise & energy levels
Daily Exercise
60–90 minutes daily
recommended per day
Spanish Greyhounds require daily physical exercise and mental stimulation. They enjoy running and play but are generally calm indoors, benefiting from regular walks and opportunities to sprint in secure areas.
Recommended Activities:
Is this breed right for you?
Spanish Greyhounds are versatile dogs that adapt well to many lifestyles, but they're not the perfect match for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you determine if a Spanish Greyhound would fit well in your home.
First-time Owner
Needs gentle handling and patience with training
Apartment Living
Quiet indoors and adapts to small spaces well
Active Lifestyle
Enjoys regular exercise and outdoor activities
Kids
Sensitive and may not tolerate rough handling from young children
Multiple Pets
Sociable but may chase small pets due to prey drive
Being Left Alone
Dislikes being left alone and can develop separation anxiety
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