greyhounds

Swift slender canines

Greyhounds are a breed of tall, slender dogs built for speed, with long legs, a narrow head, and a deep chest.

They're among the fastest land animals, bred historically for coursing game and later for racing.

The greyhound's distinctive silhouette—lean and aerodynamic—has made it an emblem of swiftness: The bus line's greyhound logo suggests speed and efficiency.

breed

whippet

Nitrous canister or cookie

graceful · athletic · muscular · sleek · long-legged · purebred · saluki · borzoi · coat · fawn

racing

track

Path or monitored route

odds · gamble · lure · hare · muzzle · handicapping · bookmaker · punter · tote · stakes

Categories
Opposites
dog breed body type and speed

greyhoundsbulldogs

Muscular, wrinkled-face breed

basset hounds · pugs · mastiffs · Saint Bernards · Shih Tzus

temperament and energy

greyhoundsJack Russell terriers

Small, lively working dogs

border collies · Belgian Malinois · pit bulls · German shepherds · huskies

Phrases
Family

greyhound, greyhound racing

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G