Your veterinarian will tell you that Greyhounds are one of the best natured breeds. They make excellent house pets. Greyhounds are smart, sweet, calm, gentle, and loving with children and adults. Being curious and careless are also Greyhound traits.
Why you shouldn't get a greyhound?
No matter how gentle Greyhounds look, they are still large to very large dogs. An overly excited, untrained 45-95 pound Greyhound may knock down smaller children or a a frail person. And Greyhounds tend to hold their ears back and their tails tucked and balk when they are stressed.
Are greyhound dogs high maintenance?
They're considered docile and low maintenance but a vet is warning that adopted greyhounds may be in a chronic state of fear and ready to bite.
Do greyhounds like to be petted?
Greyhounds are very loving and affectionate. You'll find that they like to pop their noses under your arm to tell you to start petting! Sometimes, a greyhound will 'nibble' you.
Are greyhounds smelly dogs?
Greyhounds have virtually no “doggy” odor, even when wet. They have short hair and shed very little. They do not require grooming other than an occasional bath, brushing and nail clipping.
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