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Personalised Greek Harehound Gifts

We have a huge collection of Personalised Greek Harehound Gifts to suit all tastes. Whether you are looking for a cute bow, a comfy dog bed, or a new lead, we have some fantastic gifts for your Greek Harehound, and lots of fabulous Greek Harehound inspired presents for proud owners to choose from too. With everything from laptop bags to treat bags, we have hand-picked a selection of perfect presents for Greek Harehound lovers everywhere.

Introduction

The Greek Harehound is a rare breed originally developed as a fearless hare hunter in Southern Greece. Today, their lively and confident personalities make them ideal pets for active individuals or families with plenty of space and energy to make the most of this strong-willed breed’s boundless stamina.

History

The Greek Harehound is an ancient breed with ancestry dating back thousands of years to the Laconikoi dogs that travelled with Peloponnese mariners. Travelling by sea, the breed spread to other countries in the ancient world, but bloodlines remained pure due to the inaccessibility of mountainous Greece in those times.

Personality

The Greek Harehound has a friendly and outgoing temperament, making them super-playful pets for families with older children or individuals with time and energy to spare. They are loyal and devoted to their people and generally get on well with other dogs and pets. However, bred as hunting dogs, the family cat could find itself on the chase radar and it’s instinctive for the breed to bark loudly and often when chasing or playing. Without appropriate exercise and companionship, the Greek Harehound will get up to destructive mischief to relieve boredom.

Vitals

Height 47-55 cm at the shoulder for dogs; 45-53 cm for bitches
Weight 17-20 kg
Other names Hellenic Hound, Hellenikos Ichnilatis, Greek Hound
Origin Greece
Coat smooth short hair
Colour black and tan, and may also have a small white marking
Eye Colour Brown
Life Expectancy 10 to 12 years
Health Issues The Greek Harehound is generally a healthy breed with ear infections in their dangling ears being the most common minor ailment.
Care Tips Greek Harehounds are relatively low maintenance, but plenty of exercise is needed. Grooming: a quick, weekly once-over with a soft brush and careful cleaning of the ears. Feeding: two meals per day of high-quality food. Exercise: long daily walks (at least twice) are essential for the Greek Harehound and the more time spent outdoors in a secure garden with the freedom to run, play, and explore the better.

 

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