ANATOMY OF THE Greyhound

This chart was based on detailed dissections performed by Professor McMenamin who was also an amateur trainer at the time.   In the case of a high performance athlete like the greyhound it is essential to detect and treat injuries in order to get the best from your dog.   The greyhound and other sighthounds have very little body fat so in a healthy fit dog one can see many of the muscles on this chart.  The chart focusses on musculosketal anatomy as this is the issue of prime concern for trainers of these unique athletes. Understanding more about your dog's anatomy will help you get the best from your dog.