Greyhounds have a very fine, soft coat. M ost retired racing Greyhounds adapt very quickly to life as a family pet and companion. After the physical and emotional stresses of life as an athlete, Greyhounds tend to glide effortlessly into their new role as couch potatoes . Some things they have probably not experienced before include stairs, slippery floors, mirrors, glass doors, televisions or vacuum cleaners. As they are naturally very clean animals, house training is generally not a problem once a daily routine has been established.
Most Greyhounds are seasoned travellers and really enjoy rides in the car.
Because of their long bodies and high centre of gravity some find it difficult to balance in normal sedans and travel best in hatchbacks or station wagons. Many Greyhounds while racing never experience other dog breeds or small animals such as cats or guinea pigs. As they have been bred as hunters for centuries, the instinct to chase is very strong in some dogs. Most Greyhounds are very sociable and will mix readily with other dogs if introduced correctly. D espite their large size, Greyhounds are not expensive to feed.