The Temperament And Nature Of The Greyhound

Thinking about a Greyhound adoption? If so, then you probably need to know all about the temperament and nature of a Greyhound that is a retired racer. Most Greyhound adoptions are retired racing dogs. They have actually spent most of their life living in a crate, or running the track and training. But you will glad to know that they are one of the breeds of dog that adjust rather easily too most any environment.

Your new Greyhound adoption will be a sensitive dog. They are very easy to startle and are not used to a lot of noise. However, they are known for getting along well with most ay other pet that you might have, as well as children.

If you have children, you will want to supervise them being around your new Greyhound adoption. Because while your new Greyhound is gentle and loving, he will only take so much torture by anyone before he defends himself.

The nature of your new Greyhound adoption is by no means aggressive. The Greyhound is not a guard or a watchdog.

Greyhounds love attention, and they deserve it. They learn fast, and are very smart dogs. They are also very fast. If your new Greyhound adoption ever gets away from you, and takes off running, you will not be able to catch him. You will need to be careful that he cannot get loose from a closed in secure yard, or a leash.

Greyhounds have a tendency to chase as well. Your new Greyhound adoption might take off chasing a cat, squirrel or anything else that catches his eye. They do not know to be cautious of traffic. So do everything possible to keep your new Greyhound adoption away from traffic.

Greyhounds love to sleep. If your Greyhound is asleep or lying down, let him be. Do not go to him, and let him come to you. Greyhounds sleep very deep, so if woken up, he may be startled. Your new Greyhound adoption may even “humph” at you as if being woken up annoys him. He will soon learn his environment though, and will adjust to it and all of the noises that come with it.

Greyhound adoptions are really very popular. They can be great family pets. However, you will need to go through the lengthy process to adopt one. But your new greyhound adoption will make it well worth it in the end.