Unfortunately, this also contributed to the demise of the Greyhound as a family pet. In the past decade, many thousands of retired racers have been adopted out to pet homes, and people are once again discovering the wonderful nature of the greyhound. Sighthounds Greyhounds are a member of the larger sighthound family of dogs, a group which includes Whippets, Italian greyhounds, Basenjis, Salukis, Afghans, Irish Wolfhounds, Borzois, and others. Sighthounds were bred to hunt by sight, not by scent, as do most other dogs.
Greyhounds are able to see clearly at long distances.
Raised in fenced enclosures on greyhound farms and spending their adult lives in racing kennels, racing greyhounds are unfamiliar with cars and other hazards. Because of their keen sight, inquisitive natures, and tremendous speed, greyhounds need to be on a lead or in a fenced-in area at all times for their own safety. Female greyhounds tend to be smaller. Even within these color groups there is considerable variation. They are all beautiful and graceful, and we urge potential adopters to consider personality, temperament, and activity level over physical appearance.