Most greyhounds will adjust and settle very quickly, learning to happily meet dogs of all shapes and sizes. Some develop an aloof superiority complex and consciously ignore everything that is not a greyhound. Either way, you will just need to keep him muzzled until you are happy with all his reactions to other dogs.
Do greyhounds get along with other dogs?
Greyhounds have been with other dogs their entire lives, so they enjoy the company of other dogs. They are gentle and docile by nature, and therefore adapt well in homes with other non-aggressive pets.
Are greyhounds aggressive to other dogs?
Re: Greyhound aggression towards other dogs They have big mouths and can do a lot of damage to another dog. They are used to wearing muzzles, so not a bad idea to use the muzzle, but as Mattie says, a muzzled dog can still do damage.
Are greyhounds aggressive with small dogs?
Some greyhounds with strong chase motivation can be very safe with small dogs (i.e. low levels of predatory behaviour towards small dogs), while some quiet greyhounds, who do not chase the lure well, can show high levels of predatory behaviour towards small dogs.
Why does my greyhound not like other dogs?
Leash reactivity Dogs will sometimes react to other dogs when they are on leash including lunging barking and growling. This may be due to predatory aggression fear or both. It is essential to determine the cause as each needs a very different management approach.
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