The 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.
Hindquarters Long, very muscular and powerful, wide and well let down, well-bent stifles. Hocks well bent and rather close to the ground, wide but straight fore and aft.
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.
Forelegs Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulder, neither turned in or out, pasterns strong.
Chest Deep, and as wide as is consistent with speed, Fairly well sprung ribs.
Back Muscular and broad.
Loins Good depth of muscle, well-arched, well cut up in the flanks.
Feet Hard and close, rather more hare than cat feet, well knuckled up with good strong claws.
Tail Long, fine and tapering with a slight upward curve.
Coat Short, smooth and firm in texture.
Color Immaterial
Weight Dogs, 65 to 70 pounds: Bitches, 60 to 65 pounds.
Scale of Points
General symmetry & Quality: 10
Head and Neck: 20
Chest and Shoulders: 20
Back: 10
Quarters: 20
Legs and Feet: 20
Total: 100
Hindquarters Long, very muscular and powerful, wide and well let down, well-bent stifles. Hocks well bent and rather close to the ground, wide but straight fore and aft.
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.
Forelegs Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulder, neither turned in or out, pasterns strong.
Chest Deep, and as wide as is consistent with speed, Fairly well sprung ribs.
Back Muscular and broad.
Loins Good depth of muscle, well-arched, well cut up in the flanks.
Feet Hard and close, rather more hare than cat feet, well knuckled up with good strong claws.
Tail Long, fine and tapering with a slight upward curve.
Coat Short, smooth and firm in texture.
Color Immaterial
Weight Dogs, 65 to 70 pounds: Bitches, 60 to 65 pounds.
Scale of Points
General symmetry & Quality: 10
Head and Neck: 20
Chest and Shoulders: 20
Back: 10
Quarters: 20
Legs and Feet: 20
Total: 100
