How big are greyhounds, and how much do they eat?
Weight ranges from fifty to ninety pounds, although most females are in the 55 to 65 pound range while males generally weigh between 65 and 75 pounds. The dogs stand 23 to 29 inches tall. Many males are smaller, and many females are larger. When you adopt a greyhound, it will be at “racing weight”. Most will reach “pet weight” in about a month. This is usually a gain of 5 to 7 pounds. It is recommended to use a low protein food – approximately 20% to 26%. Initially, you will want to feed you greyhound 6 to 8 cups daily- half at breakfast, and half at dinner. We recommend using a dry food covered with water, as canned foods are too rich for a greyhound. Dry dog foods come in either chicken/corn mix or lamb/rice mix, which ever fits best with your budget. As your dog begins to add weight and eats less 4 to 6 cups daily should do for weight maintenance.
