Why Choose a greyhound?

Why on Earth would you choose a greyhound as a pet when there are perfectly good pet dogs of other breeds to choose from? Well, read on to find out!

• Health: Because of generations of breeding based on only the healthiest and most talented racers, greyhounds do not suffer from congenital illnesses as much as other breeds might.

• Temperament: From the moment they are born, greyhounds are handled and actively socialised so that they become used to people and strangers. As a result of this handling, designed for ease of training, greyhounds tend not to ‘make strange’ with people they don’t know and are very sociable.

• Viciousness: Absolutely not! Even in a racing capacity, an angry greyhound would not be permitted to race, so over time, any angry tendencies have been ‘bred out’. Of course, any dog will ‘reflex snap’ if in pain or suddenly injured but vicious by nature? Not a chance!

• Exercise: Because they are designed to expend their energy in short, sharp bursts, greyhounds don’t need as much exercise as you’d imagine. Access to a garden and 2 short walks per day are more than enough. In fact greyhounds are notorious for their reluctance to go out in the rain!

• Diet: Contrary to what you might believe, once greyhounds are retired, they don’t actually need a fancy training diet. Ordinary dry complete dog food is more than adequate. A note of warning, however! Greyhounds can tend on the greedy side and are Masters at persuading their unwitting owners into liberal treat-giving...