Greyhounds make excellent pets due to their gentle, affectionate and friendly nature
Greyhounds make great pets for all kinds of individuals and families! As a breed, they are often even-tempered and laid-back, with a reputation for being “40mph couch potatoes!”
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10 REASONS WHY GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS
G
GENTLE
Greyhounds are used to being handled by many people. They are affectionate and loving dogs.
R
REMARKABLE
Greyhounds are remarkable, graceful, elegant, loyal, sensitive, friendly, quiet, adaptable, faithful, comical...
E
EASY
Easy to walk on the lead - some pull to start with but soon settle to a gentle stroll.
Y
YOUTHFUL
Greyhounds usually retire between 2 and 5 years of age and can live up to 12 years so have many years of love to give.
H
HARMONIOUS
Harmony with cats and small dogs is possible for some hounds.
O
OK WITH KIDS
Ok to live with children as greyhounds have a gentle nature nature as long as common sense prevails.
U
UNDEMANDING
Greyhounds enjoy a fuss, but snoozing is also a high priority.
N
NOT NEEDY
No need for lots of exercise, two 20 minute walks will do but they also enjoy longer walks.
D
DOCILE
Most greyhounds are lazy, though some have a keener chase instinct than others.
S
STELLAR
Stellar variety - big, small, laid-back, lively, shy, black, brindle, blue, white...
Our dogs
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Care and training
See our useful guide on how best to care for and train your greyhound(s)
Greyhound FAQ's
Here's our guide to the most commonly asked questions about greyhounds as pets.
Pet insurance
All our greyhounds come with four weeks FREE pet insurance for peace of mind
"adopting just one greyhound won't change the world... but the world will surely change for that one greyhound"
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