Aside from the fact that Greyhounds are speedy dogs that have the reputation of being the fastest dog breed on Earth and with loyal, loving, and surprisingly, low-key. There's actually more to them that you probably didn't know.
Here are 15 cool facts about Greyhounds.
#1 The coat of a Greyhound comes in 15 different colors and patterns ![A Greyhound sleeping on the couch with its face on top of the pillow](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66455220_494291864662254_5961466347061034265_n.jpg)
#2 A Greyhound’s long, muscular legs make it very uncomfortable for them to assume a sit position ![A Greyhound sitting on the pavement](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Greyhound.jpg)
#3 The Greyhound is an ancient dog breed ![A cute Labrador retriever puppy on the lap of the woman sitting on the couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66307719_844342709271607_7439651199845357915_n.jpg)
#4 Gray is a color rarely found in this breed, and the few who are gray are referred to as blue ![A Greyhound sitting on the couch while yawning and wearing a jacket with a hoodie](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66473714_138444207364831_13062030409749727_n.jpg)
#5 Greyhounds run in what is called a double suspension gallop ![A Greyhound running in the field while smiling](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66075084_114839822970202_8736520325658060138_n.jpg)
#6 It’s also possible that gray was the original color of the breed ![A Greyhound wrapped in a blanket while lying on the couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66436304_490423431538636_749016851042043154_n.jpg)
#7 The Greyhound is the only dog breed mentioned in the Bible ![A Greyhound standing on the pavement with a person behind him and holding his leash](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66773271_476691696446853_6307135758679148763_n.jpg)
#8 Originally bred to hunt deer, wolves, and other large animals ![three Greyhound at the park with their owners](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66619537_669296436887379_6853611477238924047_n.jpg)
#9 They don’t require a lot of exercises and make perfect apartment pets for the right family ![A Greyhound lying on the couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66056702_148018122955379_3572909599227205801_n.jpg)
#10 Greyhounds have a universal blood type which makes them perfect blood donors ![A gray Greyhound lying on the couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66043534_346155656327855_7047995977753529693_n.jpg)
#11 The skin of a Greyhound is thinner than other dog breeds, which makes it more susceptible to cuts and tears ![A Greyhound lying on the floor](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/67456605_383604992343647_4095339943304208367_n1.jpg)
#12 Greyhounds are smart, loyal, affectionate, calm, gentle, graceful, athletic, and sensitive dogs ![A Greyhound puppy wearing a sweater with hoodie while sitting on the floor](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/67589107_706024083203981_8517339263902812088_n.jpg)
#13 They can see what is behind them ![A Greyhound lying on the bed while wearing a cute dress and a glasses and with an open large book on top of her](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/67324779_2354995701438174_90126474939678035_n.jpg)
#14 These medium-sized dogs have no problem climbing into your lap and asking to be picked up ![A Greyhound standing on top of the couch](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66178128_146088863249945_4431691615879597545_n.jpg)
#15 They are couch potatoes
![A Greyhound walking in the grass while wearing a floral crown](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/65023176_184858455858836_3619918859489937512_n.jpg)