Tall and lean, the Greyhound is the fastest breed of dog. As a sight hound, the breed pursues game using its vision and speed. Today, however, the Greyhound primarily serves as a sweet and personable companion. The breed can be any color, including black, fawn and red, often combined with white or brindle markings.
The Greyhound is brave, and devoted. Intelligent, laid-back, charming and loving. They bond strongly with their own people, have tremendous stamina, and do not bark much. Racing lines are bred for performance, but often, a good by-product are friendly, outgoing dogs, who make wonderful pets when their racing days are over.
There are hundreds of adoption groups all over North America, Europe, and Australia to place these gentle, loving dogs when they retire. Retired racing Greyhounds are not usually difficult to housebreak. They are already crate trained from the track, so it doesn't take them long to learn that they are not to "go" in the house. The Greyhound need an even tempered, gentle but firm loving owner who knows how to consistently communicate the rules of the home.
If you are in the area, please take a ride down and see the greys at Friends of Greyhounds' weekly open house at their shelter in Hialeah, where you can get to know the greyhounds that are available for adoption and ask their knowledgeable volunteers any questions you may have. They’ve placed retired greyhounds in great homes in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano, Coral Gables, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and everywhere in between. Remember you don’t have to own a greyhound to volunteer. Go for a visit and get to know them. If you would like to volunteer or have something you’d like to donate, please contact them.
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