You may be surprised to know that retired racing greyhounds make wonderful pets. You might have thought them to be hyperactive, needing lots of exercise since they run like the wind. You might have thought they would be aggressive, since they spend their early lives in competition. Greyhounds require no more exercise than other large dogs. Like all dogs, greyhounds look forward to their daily walk.
Greyhounds are extremely companionable and social.
They are good-natured dogs who have been bred to get along with other animals. They are used to being handled by humans and have been trained to walk on a leash. Retired racers adapt well to home life. They thrive in a home environment and settle in as if they have waited for it all their lives. Due to advances in veterinary medicine and increases in greyhound adoptions, these wonderful animals are living longer than ever before.