Retired Greyhounds As Pets. Along with other breeds such as the afghan hound saluki and borzoi they are sighthounds. Then they give chase at around 35mph.

The ex racing greyhound may have been retired for a number of reasons. Along with other breeds such as the afghan hound saluki and borzoi they are sighthounds. Retired greyhounds could need extra looking after during the transition period from career hound to domestic pet but with love and patience they soon become a well adjusted and cherished member of the family.
Greyhounds are medium sized dog breeds.
Along with other breeds such as the afghan hound saluki and borzoi they are sighthounds. Today it is much more common to see adult ex racing greyhounds offered up for adoption as pets than it is to find purebred registered greyhound puppies for sale and a great number of dog shelters and greyhound adoption organisations operate within the uk with the aim of rehoming ex racing greyhounds. And the american greyhound council. The greyhound is a very old breed much revered by the ancient egyptians.