The short, smooth coat of the Greyhound comes in a variety of colors including black, white, gray, red, fawn, fallow, brindle, and blue. These colors may also appear with white in the coat as well. Their short, fine coats are easy to maintain with regular weekly combing. They should only be shampooed when necessary. To give the coat an added gleam, the owner can rub it with a chamois cloth from time to time.
Greyhounds are gentle, sensitive, loyal, and brave animals.
They are very obedient, are good with children, and make good watchdogs. Their hunting background has instilled a strong desire to chase things however and it is wise to keep them on a leash when in a public place. These dogs are fairly easy to train if a gentle approach is used. Greyhounds form strong bonds with their owners and make wonderful family pets. These dogs do well living in urban environments but do require moderate exercise on a regular basis.