7 Things to Know About Greyhounds — the Breed That Won Today's National Dog Show

In today's National Dog Show Presented by Purina, the Greyhound took home the best in show prize. Gia, the 4-year-old Greyhound from South Carolina, won her breed competition, then the Hound group, and finally beat out all other dogs to take home the top prize. Greyhounds are one of the most recognizable dogs, but how much do you know about the breed? Here are seven things you may not have known.

1. The Greyhound is the fastest dog breed. Racing dogs can top 40 mph.
2. The Greyhound is one of the most ancient breeds known to man and can be traced to almost every country on every continent on the globe, according to the American Kennel Club.
3. Greyhounds typically do well with children and other pets in the house.
4. Greyhounds can be 15 different colors.
5. This breed requires a lot of running and playtime because they're naturally energetic and built to race. However, they only need to really run a few times a week, not constantly.
6. This quiet dog seldom barks.
7. Greyhounds are naturally cautious and if not trained properly can become very scared and timid later in life.