Females stand 23 to 26 inches tall and weigh 50 to 65 pounds. Greyhounds have a life expectancy of 15 or more years, so they have many years to enjoy after retirement. Greyhounds were bred to be sociable and will adapt easily to a home environment. They are better with children than most breeds and usually accept the company of other pets once they learn the pets are members of the family 'pack'. Once they adapt to home life they become very loving and playful companions.
Greyhounds require about as much exercise as any other large dog.
They should be walked several times a week and should have a fenced in yard available in which they can run and play. Greyhounds tend to be couch potatoes after their sprint around the yard. Most Greyhounds have already been taught to walk on a lead, and can adapt to being a great jogging companions.