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About Retired Racing Greyhounds
The retired racing greyhound makes a superb pet. Contrary to popular belief, these dogs are not high-strung or aggressive. They are, in fact, very calm docile animals. These dogs have been surrounded by unfamiliar people and dogs their entire lives. They have little or no problem fitting into a variety of situations. Another trait of the retired racing greyhound is its need to be near its human companions. Owners constantly comment on their head nestled snugly in your lap. If this is what you are looking for in a pet, a retired racing greyhound may be the dog for you. Here are a few more facts about the retired racing greyhound: Males - 60-80 pounds - 26-30 inches at the shoulderGreyhounds come in a variety of colors with brindle and fawn being the most common. Other colors include black, white, black and white, white with brindle, red, brown, and blue. It is important to note that we DO NOT select by color as we never know what color we will get from the track. The greyhounds that come to us are usually 2 to 5 years of age with an average age of about 3 years. The expected life span of a greyhound is 12-15 years. 
These dogs are not housebroken, but they are kennel trained. This means they have been let out every six hours and then put back in their kennel. These dogs are very intelligent and will learn housebreaking quickly. You should, however, expect some accidents until a routine has been established.
Most greyhounds will get along fine with your cat or other pet. We do evaluate our dogs to determine their disposition toward cats and other small animals. Should a greyhound show too much interest or any aggression toward a cat, we make sure to place that dog in a no-cat home. You should still take great care when introducing your new dog to your cat and NEVER leave the two alone until you are sure there are no problems. We will provide a muzzle for the dog to insure the other pet's safety during the initial introduction. Michigan Greyhound Connection does not place greyhounds in homes where the other animals in that home have not been spayed or neutered unless there is some medical condition that prohibits sterilization of your pet. It is our feeling that sterilization is an essential component of responsible pet ownership and therefore we require that of all our homes with only the above exceptions. | ||||||||||||||||||
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