How to choose a Greyhound puppy? When selecting, the Greyhound’s ears should be close to the forehead when relaxed, and the smaller the ears the better. Normally, both ears should stand up simultaneously; impure bloodlines may have only one ear standing. The eyes should be bright and full of friendliness because the Greyhound is a breed that enjoys interacting with people.

How to Choose a Greyhound Puppy

The larger the dog's chest cavity, the better, as this increases lung capacity during running. This benefits running performance. A curled tail indicates the dog is not purebred; a purebred’s tail looks like an arrow—strong and almost straight. The toes should be close together like garlic cloves, which helps grip the ground for powerful running.

The head is long with a wide space between the ears. The headcap is horizontal with a noticeable forehead stop, deeply concave, and a strong jaw. Ears: ears are set back, folded down and back, small and thin. Coat is fine, dense; colors include black, white, red, mustard, brindle, fawn, blue, as well as white mixed with any color.

How to Choose a Greyhound Puppy

Regarding the tail, a purebred Greyhound puppy’s tail should be upright; if the tail is curled, it basically indicates the dog is not purebred.

Regarding coat color, Greyhounds have many colors such as black, white, red, blue, etc., including mixed colors. A quality Greyhound puppy should have a rich coat with a smooth satin feel. If the coat is dry and brittle, this indicates poor hair quality, which will affect the dog’s appearance when grown. Also, inspect the hair around the anus; if it is dirty, it indicates recent diarrhea and health issues.