Differences between Galgo and Greyhound

[JustGalgo]

Differences between Galgo and Greyhound

Very late, around 1972, the Galgo Español was recognized as an own-standing breed by the international dog breeders federation, the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). The first standard was created and ten years later it was again revised and specified.

This detailed STANDARD emphasizes the differences between Galgo Español and Greyhound because of the mentioned problems with cross-breeds. In some cases, it can be difficult to distinguish between Galgo and Grey. While the Greyhound is a sprinter on short distances, the Galgo must be able to gallop persistently. These different requirements formed their types. The Galgo is smaller than the Greyhound, a male Galgo measures only 62-70 cm, the female 60-68 cm.

The loin should be higher than the shoulders. In contrast to the Grey, the Galgo does not have thick and round muscles portions at rear spar and back. He has a flat musculature, which is characteristic of a long-distance runner. Its rib cage is less deep than that of Greyhounds and should not reach the elbows. The head of a Galgo is very long and fine with relatively large rose ears. The tail is very long and has a lateral hook at the end.

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There are two types of Galgos, the smooth and the rough haired, where the rough hair can achieve a length of 10 cm. Since dogs of different hair types are paired together, the length of the coat can vary from short to long and rough. In addition the standard permits the whole variety of colors: brindled, black, dark and bright beige tones, cinnamon, yellow, red, white and pied marked. The latter is not that much wanted, since it is said to come from the Greyhound. The white markings at head, tail and feet are accepted.


from: http://www.galgo.de

[hounds4me]

Thank you for the great information. I am proudly owned by an AKC Greyhound, an ex racing Greyhound, a GH/DH mix (lurcher) and an oops breeding pup from a track in the USA. I am hoping to adopt a Galgo one day in the future. Also wanting to make the trip to Spain to visit the Galgos. I know there are groups from here that do go there a few times a year. Hopefully I can join them soon.

[JustGalgo]

Hi

Welcome to our Galgo Board.

You can asked

http://www.scoobymedina.com

They exported Galgos also to the USA

Nice Greetings
Petra

PS: What is your name ?

[tanja]

Hello and welcome! I think the breeders also sell the galgos around the world!
There should be a Little Lobito (http://www.galgo.de) in the USA I think!

Greetings from the countryside of austria!
Tanja and dogs!

[JustGalgo]

Yes also breethers..sorry