How tall is a Greyhound?

An adult Greyhound stands about 29 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Greyhound considered a giant dog?

Yes — at 29" / 68 lb, the Greyhound falls into the giant-breed size class (shoulder height 28" and up). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #11 tallest.

How does a Greyhound compare to a person?

At 29" tall, a Greyhound stands about 45% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Greyhound Size Compared to a Person

A Greyhound stands 29″ at the shoulder and weighs about 68 lb — that puts it at 45% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #11 by shoulder height and falls into the giant-breed size class (Giant breeds, 28" and up).

Greyhound next to a person at scale — 29-inch shoulder height, 68 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Greyhound at 29″ / 68 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Greyhound compares

	Greyhound	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	29″	64″	-35″
Weight	68 lb	135 lb	-67 lb

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About the Greyhound

The Greyhound is one of the oldest and most elegant dog breeds in existence, with a history stretching back over 4,000 years to ancient Egypt. Built for speed and grace, Greyhounds can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, making them the fastest dog breed in the world. Despite their racing reputation, Greyhounds are gentle, quiet, and surprisingly laid-back companions who love nothing more than a soft bed and a warm lap.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Giant size class with shoulder height closest to the Greyhound.

Anatolian Shepherd — 29″ / 130 lb (same height)
Black Russian Terrier — 29″ / 105 lb (same height)
Kuvasz — 29″ / 108 lb (same height)
Neapolitan Mastiff — 29″ / 150 lb (same height)
Borzoi — 28″ / 90 lb (−1″ vs Greyhound)
Daniff — 28″ / 130 lb (−1″ vs Greyhound)
Giant Maso Mastiff — 28″ / 180 lb (−1″ vs Greyhound)
Great Pyrenees — 30″ / 100 lb (+1″ vs Greyhound)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Greyhound?: An adult Greyhound stands about 29 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Greyhound considered a giant dog?: Yes — at 29" / 68 lb, the Greyhound falls into the giant-breed size class (shoulder height 28" and up). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #11 tallest.
How does a Greyhound compare to a person?: At 29" tall, a Greyhound stands about 45% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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