NGA vs. AKC Greyhounds
I’m often asked what the difference is between an retired racer (NGA) and a show bred (AKC) greyhound or I’ll hear that the racing greyhounds are not ‘real’ greyhounds at all because they are bred to race. As I’ve done a lot of reading and researching on this subject it really comes down to the individual hounds genetics whether or not it meets the AKC breed standards. Just because a dog was AKC bred doesn’t necessarily mean they will conform to breed standards and will be able to be shown. Conversely the same holds true for NGA hounds and there are quite a few that do meet AKC standards. There have actually been a few cross over hounds (registered with both the NGA and then the AKC) who have finished their racing career and then went on to win a Best In Show at an AKC event.
So funny that you had posted this. I had no idea when I told you we had met an AKC grey at the dog park.
Very different looking pup! Deep, deep chest and a small head.
Posted by panthergirl on 02/20 at 03:41 PM
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