AGTOA - Greyhounds Make Great Pets

To Adopt A Greyhound, Call 1-800-366-1472, a toll-free number funded by the American Greyhound Council and answered by volunteers from Greyhound Pets of America.

Retired racing greyhounds are usually available between two and four years of age. Males are 26 to 30 inches high. Females are 23 to 26 inches high. Male dogs range between 65 and 85 pounds. Females are between 50 and 65 pounds.

These pure-bred natural athletes enjoy many years of good health. With proper care, greyhounds have a life expectancy of 12 years or more.

COLOR: Greyhounds come in many colors; brindle, blue, black, white, red and/or a combination of these colors.

FEEDING: As pets, greyhounds eat no more than any other dog of comparable weight, four to six cups of dry kibble a day.

EXERCISE: Greyhounds adapt well to life as a pet and need no more than a romp in the backyard and an occasional walk in the park to keep them fit.

TEMPERAMENT: Docile in nature, greyhounds are the original "couch potatoes" and get along well with both children and other pets.

GROOMING: Greyhounds have little oil in their skin, so they do not produce much "doggy odor" and only need an occasional bath when soiled.

HOUSEBREAKING: Greyhounds are already trained to follow a "potty" schedule, so it takes a little time for them to adapt to their new life-style.

Pet Maintenance and Care

MORNING: Turn him out when you get up, leave out while you mix his food. After he eats turn out again for about 15 minutes.

AFTERNOON: If someone is home, turn him out about 3:30-4pm. If not, he will be OK till about 5pm. Sometimes he will only wet and lay down for about 20 minutes.

NIGHT: Turn him out before you go to bed, 9pm-10pm. This time he should do his business quickly.

Portion of food: 2 to 3 cups of dry, 1 can of canned food add a little water for a good mixture. I feed only once a day in the morning.

It will take a few days for your pet to adjust to his new life style. He will probably check everything and everyone out. If he whines a bit, he misses his kennel mates. This will pass, he will find his own private place and make himself comfortable. He is very independent and will come to you for attention when he feels he wants to. Call your local adoption agency anytime you have questions, or
Call G.P.A. at 1-800-366-1472.

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