Greyhounds mature out of the puppy stage and calm down between 2 and 3 years old, so greyhounds over 3 years old are generally the best bet for mid to low energy people. Greyhounds seem to calm down even more at around 6 years old.
How Hyper are Greyhounds?
Do they need a big yard or a fence? A common misconception is that because Greyhounds are used for racing, they are hyperactive and need a lot of exercise. This isn't true. Greyhounds are often called the 45 mph couch potato because they tend to sleep a lot, even though they are capable of great speeds.
What age do dogs mellow out?
Most dogs are going to start calming down at around six to nine months of age. By the time they've reached full maturity, which is between one and two years of age, all that excessive puppy energy should be a thing of the past! Of course, every dog is different.
Are Greyhounds happy when they Roo?
This is known as “rooing” in Greyhound speak, it will continue for maybe a minute, then they quit and retire to the sofas/doggy beds/beds for a rest. It is fun if you have several Greyhounds, or are at a playdate with other hounds – when one starts, the rest follow!
Do dogs get calmer with age?
It does appear that as dogs age that they become calmer but in fact, your dogs energy level is set at a certain age and will not get less, what will happen though, is that your dog will learn when to be excited and when not to be.
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