Having a Greyhound for a pet

Greyhounds are medium-sized dogs with lean bodies.

Greyhounds are medium-sized dogs with lean bodies. They can live up to 15 years, so consider this when deciding if you're ready for the long-term commitment of adopting one.

Be sure to make room for them to run or take them somewhere to run once in a while--a fenced-in backyard is best. Typical adult size is between 55 and 75 pounds for females, and 65 and 85 pounds for males; however, these numbers vary depending on age and diet! Greyhounds are born with naturally calm and gentle personalities that make them excellent companions for all ages (including children).

Greyhounds are bred to run fast -- they can reach speeds of 40 mph or more when they're running.

Greyhounds are bred to run fast -- they can reach speeds of 40 mph or more when they're running. However, greyhounds tend to be very laid back and love sleeping all day.

Greyhound puppies also have a hyperactive tendency and can be destructive because of it; if you bring home a puppy, expect him to chew on things like furniture legs, and shoes as a typical puppy do. Adult greyhounds are far calmer and less destructive – especially if adopting a retired greyhound.

Greyhounds don't shed much, but be ready for more hair around the house than you're used to if you have houseplants or rugs near your home's entranceway.

If you have allergies, or just don't want to deal with the extra cleaning that comes with having a dog in your home, then a Greyhound might be the perfect pet for you.

Greyhounds are low-maintenance dogs that don't shed as much as other breeds. However, they still produce some loose hairs and dander throughout their day-to-day lives--so be ready for more hair around the house than you're used to if you have houseplants or rugs near your home's entranceway!

Greyhounds eat about 1 cup of food per 10 pounds of body weight per day, so adjust that amount based on how much your dog weighs.

If you're considering getting a Greyhound as a pet, make sure to research the breed thoroughly. They can be wonderful companions but also require a lot of care and attention. Your new friend will need some daily exercise and a soft bed to sleep on. Greyhounds are happy living in an apartment and will not require much space as they prefer to sleep all day.

Greyhounds eat about 1 cup of food per 10 pounds of body weight per day, so adjust that amount based on how much your dog weighs. It's important to feed them high-quality kibble (dry dog food) or canned food instead of table scraps since this could lead to health problems later on down the road. You should also make sure you have plenty of water bowls around for them--Greyhounds drink lots! If possible, avoid giving your Greyhound any drinks right before or after exercising; doing so may increase their risk for bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus), which is potentially fatal if left untreated within 8 hours after symptoms appear

Greyhounds have low needs and low energy.

Greyhounds have low needs and low energy. They only need about 20-30 minutes of exercise each day, which can be satisfied by taking them for a walk or letting them run around in the backyard. Greyhounds can be trained to walk on a leash and wear a collar, although they may not enjoy it as much as some other breeds.

On top of that, greyhounds are very clean dogs who don't shed fur (or smell) excessively; this makes them ideal for allergy sufferers! Their body is covered with short fur with no undercoat, making them have far less smell and fur to worry about.

A greyhound has few health issues if you adopt one at the right age.

Greyhounds are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they can be prone to certain health issues. If you adopt a greyhound at the right age, these problems shouldn't be a problem for you or your pet. A couple of things to note about their coats:

• Sensitive skin: Greyhounds' thin hair means that they're sensitive to extreme weather and temperature changes. Be sure to keep them indoors when it's freezing outside or blazing hot inside if possible; otherwise, make sure they have access to shade and plenty of water when outside in hot weather (and vice versa).
• Thin coat: Since greyhounds have such thin coats compared with other breeds, they may need regular baths about once every two weeks--more frequently if they get into something dirty! They also tend not to shed much hair which means less cleanup after brushing/grooming sessions than other dogs might require.*

Greyhounds love being with people and usually prefer sleeping in your bed or on the couch with you rather than being left alone for long periods or being kenneled for days at a time.

Greyhounds are very social and affectionate, but you need to be careful about how much time you spend with your greyhound. If it's not trained properly, it can become a problem for the dog and yourself.

This breed of dog is known for being friendly, gentle, and docile; however, they do have their moments where they may act more like a cat than anything else! They love being with people and usually prefer sleeping in your bed or on the couch with you rather than being left alone for long periods or being kenneled for days at a time.

When you adopt a retired racing greyhound from an animal shelter or rescue group, know that you'll be giving it all the good life has to offer, including regular exercise and plenty of love!

If you're interested in adopting a retired racing greyhound, it's best to start with GRACE (Greyhound Racing Alternative Charities Endeavors). LINKS LISTED BELOW) This organization is dedicated to helping these dogs find forever homes and offers resources for prospective owners. If you're willing to put in some effort, adopting a retired racing greyhound is a great way to add a new member to your family!

I currently have an adorable greyhound named Breeze that loves to play with her buddies, GG and Daisy. Though, I think Breeze thinks GG is a squeaky toy.  

Here are some sites for retired greyhound adoption, there are more but please be sure to do thorough research before giving any money or information to online adoption sites as there are many fraudulent sites these days.

GRACE, Belleville, Michigan: https://houndsofgrace.org/

GALT, Texas: https://galtx.org/hounds/grace3.shtml

FAST Friends, Southern California: https://www.fastfriends.org/