Greyhounds love children and other pets. Greyhounds possess one of the best temperaments of all dog breeds. Gentle, patient and sensitive, they make an ideal companion for children and seniors alike. Because they live with other greyhounds their whole lives, they are remarkably compatible with other pet dogs. Cats, however, are unknown to greyhounds and a little extra time and patience is required to ensure household harmony.
Greyhounds adore romping and frolicking outdoors, but after play time, they belong indoors.
They naturally have very little body fat and a thin coat that does not protect them from weather extremes. They love a nice warm corner of the room to sleep. We are a non-profit organization decicated to finding loving, responsible homes for retired racers. Return to Top of Page The History of the Greyhound Greyhounds enjoy a rich heritage dating back over 4,000 years. Initially bred to be hunting companions exclusively for noblemen, this universally admired breed was also a favorite of Cleopatra and England's Queen Elizabeth 1.