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. Inc. kennel are released to us from racing kennels in Florida, West Virginia and New England. Our greyhounds usually range in age from 2-5 years, although we sometimes have older dogs that were used for breeding purposes or younger dogs that, for various reasons, did not complete their training. Greyhounds in the Home Environment Because of their short coats, thin skin, and low body fat ratio, grey hounds must live indoors.