Q 01/05

What peak speed can a racing Greyhound reach?

A) At least 69 km/h (43 mph)

B) About 50 km/h (31 mph)

C) About 90 km/h (56 mph)

D) About 110 km/h (68 mph)

Answer · why

A) At least 69 km/h (43 mph)

Typical winning speeds are 58–61 km/h; the breed has the highest share of fast-twitch Type IIa muscle fibres of any dog.

Q 02/05

To which group of dogs does the Greyhound belong?

A) Scent hounds

B) Sighthounds

C) Terriers

D) Herding dogs

Answer · why

B) Sighthounds

It was developed to hunt game by sight and speed rather than by nose.

Q 03/05

What is the Greyhound's fastest running gait called?

A) Single suspension trot

B) Rotary collected canter

C) Flying lateral pace

D) Double suspension gallop

Answer · why

D) Double suspension gallop

All four feet leave the ground twice in every stride, once contracted and once extended.

Q 04/05

Roughly how tall is a male Greyhound at the withers?

A) 60–65 cm

B) 65–70 cm

C) 80–85 cm

D) 71–76 cm

Answer · why

D) 71–76 cm

Males weigh 27 to 40 kg on average; females are a little smaller.

Q 05/05

Roughly how many recognised colour forms does the Greyhound come in?

A) About 30

B) About 5

C) About 12

D) About 60

Answer · why

A) About 30

White, brindle, fawn, black, red and blue appear alone or in combination.