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Frequently Asked Questions...
The Greyhounds Life Expectancy...
Greyhounds are a healthy breed; Their normal life
expectancy is more than 12 years. Greyhounds placed through USA
D.O.G. are usually between two and five years old. They stand from
26 to 29 inches at the shoulder and weigh from 50 to 80 pounds,
the females generally being smaller than the males. The adult greyhounds placed by USA D.O.G. are better
with children than most breeds. While they are patient dogs, they
do not want to be harmed by a child or anyone else. As a result,
they tend to walk away from a problem rather than confront it. Of
course as a matter of responsible pet ownership, it is recommended
that no pet be left alone with small children until you have observed
them together for a while. Greyhounds are very social animals. They can learn
to get along with just about any pet, but they must be introduced
carefully. Greyhounds are hunters by nature, and their natural tendency
is to take a closer look at small fuzzy animals, such as cats. However,
a dog and cat can become very close, and we have dogs living with
cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, pigs, and pigeons! All dogs shed. However, greyhounds have short coats
and a very light undercoat, so a little brushing in the spring and
fall will take care of the problem. (And the dogs LOVE to be brushed!)
The greyhounds are kennel broken, that is, they know
not to go in their kennels. Greyhounds are quick learners, but you
must show them where the living area is and where they are supposed
to go to relieve themselves. When the dogs are first brought into
a home they should be taken for frequent walks so they can learn
where they can and can't go. Most greyhounds will bark at strangers, but if an
intruder persists, they will back away. Since greyhounds do not
attack, they can be considered watchdogs, but not guard dogs. Greyhounds are natural athletes, and they love to
race around in circles within a fenced yard. They usually do this
daily, before they flop down on the bed for the day. Exercise is
not a problem for greyhounds - they will walk or jog with you, or
rest peacefully beside you in front of the television. They are
not hyper or nervous. Basically, they will learn your life pattern
and adapt.
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