How long does a Greyhound live?

The listed lifespan for a Greyhound is 10–13 years.

How tall is a Greyhound?

The listed height for a Greyhound is 28–30 in (male), 27–28 in (female).

Is a Greyhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Greyhound is 3 out of 5.

When is a Greyhound full grown?

The growth size band for a Greyhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Greyhound

Greyhound is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 65–70 lb (male), 60–65 lb (female), height is 28–30 in (male), 27–28 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Gentle, Noble.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan10–13 years

Weight65–70 lb (male), 60–65 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

28–30 in (male), 27–28 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11.5 years is about 1.1 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 65 lb is about 5.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Egypt. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 151 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Greyhound Polyneuropathy - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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