Greyhounds also enjoy walking and are well trained to the leash. Greyhounds must never be chained or staked outside. They are capable or reaching great speed from a standing position and will injure themselves severely if chained or staked. They have difficulty tolerating temperature extremes. The breed has delicate skin, low body fat and a short coat which means that they need soft bedding to sleep on and they feel changes in climatic conditions.
Greyhounds enjoy the assurance that they have their own bed to snuggle up on.
To assist with the retention of body heat during winter please use the rug that is provided for the adopted greyhound by the adoption program. Often greyhounds find stairs a challenge as they are unfamiliar with them. Don't be misquided by the long slender legs of the greyhound, with time and patience they can be educated to use the stairs confidently. Supervision and encouragement will help your greyhound gain confidence, especially if they are not rushed. Contrary to popular belief, pet greyhounds do not require a special diet.