Very low-energy, relaxed, low-maintenance dogs. Most sleep 16-18 hours a day and don't require anything more than a simple walk every day. They are quiet and rarely bark. Retired racers are highly socialized and get along most most breeds and all people.
Their best diet is raw meat, which costs no more than regular dog food. When they're fed a raw-meat diet, their teeth, gums and digestive system remains very healthy.
This is what I’m thinking of doing when our living situation can better accommodate a dog. I’ve read great things about greyhounds and I think they’d be a good match for us. But then, I know I love Goldens.
If you or someone else here is experienced with greyhounds, I have some questions:
How hard is it to find one that’s good with cats? I never worried about our kitties around the other dogs we’ve had. Would it always be a concern with a greyhound?
I understand that they aren’t watchdogs, but are they inclined to at least alert when strangers are at the door?
They don’t have a lot of meat on their bones. In a home with mostly hardwood floors, would a dog bed and a few area rugs suffice?
If there are any negatives to the breed, what would you say they are?