Greyhound Rescue Association

Show Dog

According to the rules, a National Greyhound Association Greyhound isn't allowed to show and an American Kennel Club Greyhound cannot race.

There are subtle variations between the two. The apparent difference is that the National Greyhound Association Greyhound is much more muscular. Listed below are the characteristics and how each one is judged and given points. This information has been referenced from the AKC website.

Head

Long and narrow, reasonably wide between the ears, barely perceivable stop, little or no development of nasal sinuses, excellent length of muzzle, which should be powerful without coarseness. Strong and even front Teeth.

Ears

Small and slender in form, set back and folded, except when excited, when they are semi-pricked

Eyes

Dark, bright, deep, intimating essence.

Neck

Muscular, long, without throatiness, slightly curved, and widening progressively into the shoulder.

Shoulders

Placed as diagonally as possible, strong without being loaded.

Forelegs

Perfectly straight, set well into the shoulders, neither turned in nor out, with strong pasterns.

Chest

Deep, and as wide as harmonious with speed, reasonably well-sprung ribs.

Back

Broad and muscular.

Loins

Good depth of muscle, well-formed, well cut up in the thighs.

Hindquarters

Powerful, long, and muscular, broad and properly set down, well-bent stifles. Hocks well bent and fairly close to the ground, wide but straight fore and aft.

Feet

Close and hard they seem more like a hare than cat feet, well knuckled up with good strong claws.

Tail

Large, slender and narrow with a slight upward curve.

Coat

Small, sleek and firm in texture.

Color

Immaterial.

Weight

Dogs, 65 - 70 pounds; bitches 60- 65 pounds.

Pointing method

General symmetry and quality 10

Head and neck 20

Shoulders and chest 20

Back10

Quarters 20

Legs and feet 20

Total 100