What are the differences between track (NGA) and show (AKC) Greyhounds?
In general, track Greyhounds are a little smaller (shorter and less heavy) than the show ones. Track Greyhounds are more heavily muscled in the rear and their necks and heads are not as slenderly exaggerated as the show Greyhounds’ are. Those are the physical differences. There tend to be some behavioral differences, but these are due to the upbringing that each receive rather than actual differences. It’s thought that there are some health differences. Track Greyhounds are thought to live longer (because ofsuperior cardio-vascular condition); on the other hand they are thought to be more prone to bone cancer, possibly as a result of extra stress from heavy racing. However, these are solely speculation.
