Greyhounds are lean, powerful dogs, with a keen hunting eye and a knack for sprinting. Once owned exclusively by royalty, this magnificent breed dates back to Egyptian times. 5 нояб. 2019 г.
Are greyhounds protective?
As a rule, greyhounds don't make good guard dogs. They can be intimidating because of their size, but they are not aggressive toward people and therefore do not make good guard dogs.
Do greyhounds fight?
greyhounds are not fighting dogs. Any greyhound that shows a tendency to fight is banned from the race track for life. But, it is likely that your greyhound will find other types of dogs completely new and different, and even something to be scared of or to growl at.
Is a Greyhound smart?
Greyhounds are just “average intelligent” according to canine psychologist Stanley Coren. In fact, they're the 86th smartest dog breed for obedience & working intelligence. But what Greyhounds lack in obedience IQ, they make it up with incredible instincts and their ability to learn from past experiences and mistakes.
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.
