At the racetrack, your greyhound had to share a human with a dozen or more other dogs. As a result, adopted greyhounds are eager to please and will soak up all the love you can give them. They are very sensitive dogs, and can sense your mood by your body language and the tone of your voice. The most common misconception concerning greyhounds is that they are hyperactive. It is actually the opposite.
Greyhounds are an inquisitive, gentle, mild, quiet animal by nature.
They are not barkers by nature, but will bark if excited or if they are trying to tell you something. They can exhibit a quiet but surprising independence. Their spirit has not been broken by their training or racing experiences. Some methods taught by obedience schools prove too harsh for use with greyhounds and must be modified. The absence of an appreciable fat layer on their bodies makes them sensitive to heat, cold, or rain.