10 Surprising Facts About Greyhounds
NO DIDDY
Created 6/20/2024
Test your knowledge on these lesser-known facts about Greyhounds and see how many you can get right out of 20 questions!
1. What is the top speed a Greyhound can reach?
2. How much of their time do Greyhounds spend in the air when running?
3. Which dog breed is specifically mentioned in the Bible?
Labrador
Poodle
Greyhound
Bulldog
4. What was one of the reasons Greyhounds were originally bred?
Guard dogs
Herding livestock
Hunting by outrunning their prey
Companionship
5. From which ancient civilization do the earliest known records of Greyhounds come?
6. How fast can the fastest Greyhounds run on average?
7. Which of these colors is NOT a recognized Greyhound color?
Black & White
Blue Brindle
Green
Fawn & White
8. What percentage of time do Greyhounds typically spend sleeping?
9. Which feature contributes to the Greyhound's high-speed capability?
Short legs
Broad chest
Aerodynamic head
Large ears
10. Greyhounds need higher calories than some other breeds due to their:
Only diet
Need for grooming
High running speed
Lack of sleep
11. How are Greyhounds typically with family?
Aggressive
Aloof
Affectionate
Disinterested
12. What is one unique trait of Greyhounds when they sleep?
Sleepwalking
Sleep with their eyes open
Dreaming
Snoring loudly
13. Which of these animals is faster than a Greyhound?
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Panther
14. What activity do Greyhounds excel at due to their species-specific traits?
Agility training
Guard duty
Lure coursing
Sled pulling
15. What major role did Greyhounds play in ancient Egypt?
Hunt large game
Guard the Pharaoh
Chase games
Be sacrificial animals
16. What aspect of training might be challenging with Greyhounds?
Obedience
Potty training
Agility
Indoor activities
17. How do Greyhounds typically behave indoors?
Restless
Depressed
Calm and relaxed
Overactive
18. Greyhounds are classified under which group due to their hunting style?
Herding group
Toy group
Hound group
Working group
19. Why might Greyhounds not be the best choice for first-time dog owners?
Too big
Require a lot of food
Need special training
Hard to maintain
20. What is a common personality trait of Greyhounds towards strangers?
Aggressive
Curious
Playful
Reserved
