However, because they have a low level of body fat, they do require special anestesia for surgery. Since they are fed a diet of soft food in the kennel for racing, many need dental care for thir teeth. Greyhounds crave affection, and are very responsive to your behavior. Being used to sharing one humsn with a dozen or more other dogs in the kennel, adopted Greyhounds are eager to pleae you, and will soak up all the love you can give. Tey are very sensitive dogs and can sense your tone of voice.
Greyhounds become part of the family very quickly.
They are tolerant of children, and will walk away when they have had enough. Like any dog they have heir limits that children need to respect. As for other pets, having spent their entire life with other dogs in the kennel, Greyhounds are very social with animals and get along well with other animal companions, cats included. Most racing Greyhounds know nothing of the world except their kennels and the racetrack. They depend on you to be gentle and kind introducing their new world to them.