The
Greyhound is a beautiful dog - large, sleek and muscular. This dog is used
in racing, and can be found almost everywhere in rescues following their racing
career. Rescued Greyhounds need proper socialization in order to fit in a
home environment. Once in a home, this dog can be loving, sweet and an
absolute couch potato when not outside running.
Your Greyhound is sensitive to stress. If your household is stressful or
without routine, the Greyhound is probably not for you. Additionally, if
you have small animals, do not get a Greyhound. This dog is hard wired to
chase small animals, and is faster than you when it comes to a race toward a
cat, gerbil or guinea pig!
The Greyhound can be timid around strangers, so be sure
to provide your Greyhound with socialization training. Your Greyhound, in
a happy, calm home, will be peaceful, loving and and affectionate. An
unsocialized Greyhound may be timid, and develop digestive problems simply from
stress.
Training
The rescued Greyhound will need
socialization training. Your Greyhound rescue organization can
help you with this. If you are going to rescue a Greyhound,
the organization will be sure to look at your house, your
environment and your own personality before allowing you to adopt.
A
Greyhound can be trained, but will often assume the attitude of, "If
I sit for you, what will I get out of it?" Consistent, LOVING
training is best for this breed.
The Greyhound can be manipulative and is definitely independent.
Exercise
As you can guess, the Greyhound needs daily running in a large area.
Do not get a Greyhound if you live in an apartment or space without
proper running room. Some Greyhound owners will take their
dogs to a Lure Course for their special running needs.
Your Greyhound can run beautifully - and jump just as well.
Keep your Greyhound in an area with a high fence.
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Grooming
The
Greyhound is easy to care for, with
a short, sleek coat. Weekly brushing will keep the coat looking nice.
Health
Your Greyhound may be sensitive to anesthesia and a
digestive problem called bloat. Some Greyhounds are prone to cancer as
well.
The
Greyhound is a beautiful dog - large, sleek and muscular. This dog is used
in racing, and can be found almost everywhere in rescues following their racing
career. Rescued Greyhounds need proper socialization in order to fit in a
home environment. Once in a home, this dog can be loving, sweet and an
absolute couch potato when not outside running.