My wife and I have a rescued greyhound. They make wonderful pets and in spite of what many think, they aren’t at all hyper, in fact quite the opposite. But if you have a large dog park or fenced in area, they are a wonder to watch run. And they have an art deco look about them.
Right now, and for the next few years before the sport disappears one can get a purebred rescue greyhound for the cost of a mutt from the local shelter (which around here seem to be mainly ‘the dog of peace’). There are local greyhound rescue groups around the country if you are interested in adopting one.
I’m afraid the demise of the industry is going to mean that the greyhound is going to disappear as a readily available pet.
yep, it's a fabulous sight! I taught mine to chase down a frisbee and when she sees in in my hand she runs to me! If I throw it when she's running she'll accelerate like a fighter jet and shower me in a cloud of dirt!
Fast forward 30 years several rescue dogs later we are the owners of an 80-lb Treeing Walker Coonhound and a 42 -lb Treeing Walker/Italian Greyhound mix, both rescues, both of which require 50 minute morning walks and major dog park visits to keep them socialized to other dogs and to allow them to express their dog pack interactions.
The smaller mix is a dominating alpha dog pack "leader" and goader of other unsuspecting dogs, has mesmerizing hazel eyes, the largest ears and tail you will ever see on a dog his size, uses his front paws to "box" with other dogs, and needs to be watched as he "plays" with others. Our larger Walker is much more laid back but will use his bulk to body slam other dogs and people as well if he thinks it is necessary.
We love our two hounds for their street smarts, athleticism, muscularity, fearlessness, beautiful tri-color coats and loyalty to us.