If given good care, your greyhound can live 14 - 16 years, a delightfully long life for you and your family. Greyhounds, unlike other dogs, have never lived in a home. They have never met other breeds of dogs. Their world has been limited to the kennel setting where they have seen only their trainers and caretakers. They need socializing with adults, children, babies and small pets.
Some dogs adjust to the outside world very quickly, while others take more time.
When you adopt a greyhound, you are getting a dog that needs to be taught about steps, windows, mirrors, small animals and children. All these things are brand new to a greyhound, but you will be getting a gentle, clean, quiet, affectionate dog that will become very devoted to you. If you have the desire to help a greyhound adjust to the outside world, then a greyhound will be an ideal companion for you. This means that they will not soil their crates. If they do, it is because they are ill or anxious about something.