Lean, Mean, Racing Machine? NOT!

This is Power, a retired racing greyhound. We adopted him 2 years ago and when they said retire, he did! Most retired greyhounds are the biggest "Couch Potatoes" you ever saw! One of the questions I am asked most often is - Don't greyhounds need alot of exercise? Once you have lived with a greyhound, you know the truth - this is a very lazy dog.

Modern greyhounds have lived their lives on a track, either in a crate or in a run. A far cry from the pampered lives their ancestors lived. But the centuries of breeding are still part of the greyhounds' demeanor. They are elegant, gentle, loving animals who make wonderful companions.

Though they are coming from a track into a home, they are amazing dogs and quickly and happily adapt. The more time and patience you give to them, the quicker they learn and give you their allegiance.

• They're Sweet! Greyhounds have a very gentle and quiet disposition. One look into their eyes and you'll melt. Any veterinarian will tell you that greyhounds are one of the best natured breeds. Born and bred to he calm and sweet they are patient and gentle with children and adults.
• They're Easy-Going! If you want to laze around, they will too. If you want to play, they're more than happy to oblige. Needing no more exercise than a dog of similar size, they enjoy daily walks with you, and a romp in a fenced-in area once in a while.
• They're Smart! Greyhounds are very trainable. They want to please you, and so take direction well. Housebreaking can take one day. Climbing stairs may take a week or two. Finding soft spots will take mere seconds. But loving a greyhound will last a lifetime.

Although Greyhounds are the fastest breed of dog, they achieve their incredible speed in one all out sprint, and do not have a lot of endurance. A Greyhound is quite content to be a "couch potato" and spend most of the day sleeping. Since they don't have a lot of endurance, a Greyhound actually requires less exercise time than most dogs.

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