Advocates say retired Greyhounds are quiet, clean, good-natured, elegant, gentle, eager to please, affectionate, intelligent, and adaptable—in short, an ideal hound.
Bred for speed, endurance and temperament, Greyhounds rarely suffer from hereditary diseases (though their deep chests makes them prone to bloat, a fatal medical condition). They usually get along well with humans, including children. And, while needing plenty of exercise, they don't mind living in small spaces: they happily curl up in a ball.
On the downside, Greyhounds are unaccustomed to socializing with other breeds of dogs and can take some time to adjust to "normal" life of a residential pet. As sight hounds trained to chase anything that moves, greyhounds must always be on a lead, or kept in a secure fenced area. As well, it may take time to get them accustomed to living with small lure-like animals, such as a cat or a ferret.
Greyhounds up for adoption are usually between two and five years old. Around 30 inches high, Greyhounds weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. There are 16 recognized colors of Greyhounds, ranging from white and red to black, with almost every shade between (for a full view of colors, go to: www.recycledracers.org/FAQ/chart.html).
For more information on greyhounds, visit the sites of these national greyhound organizations sites, all of which offer links to local adoption agencies:
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